Prosecutors played prison phone recordings of ex‑Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries at a Long Island competency hearing; the tapes include him discussing defenses and telling a co‑defendant “we're screwed.”

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a person in custody died on Rikers Island and that the Department of Correction is investigating. Advocates and monitors say the death reinforces calls to close Rikers.

A New York City man was arraigned after prosecutors say he raped a "physically helpless" woman aboard his boat at New Rochelle Municipal Marina. He’s due back in court next month.

Tenants in Morrisania say the building's elevator has been out for nearly seven months, leaving elderly and disabled neighbors effectively stuck inside. City records show violations and unpaid penalties.

A citywide program has opened NYC Scholarship Accounts for tens of thousands of Bronx students, each seeded with $100 to jump-start college or career training savings. Families must activate accounts to view funds and claim rewards.

TB cases and antibiotic‑resistant infections are rising in the U.S., with New York among the areas reporting notable increases in provisional data. Health officials urge testing and shorter, more tolerable treatment options.

The MTA’s redesigned app launched Wednesday with live subway arrival accuracy, real‑time bus tracking, saved stops and 24/7 in‑app chat.

Two teenage boys were stabbed Tuesday near 1575 Grand Concourse; police detained two persons of interest and the victims were taken to BronxCare and are expected to recover.

City job postings for Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement advertise multiple six‑figure roles. The city's listings and a New York Post tally suggest the hires could total nearly $2 million.

Mamdani’s preliminary capital plan sets aside roughly $43M for the QueensWay Met Hub, stoking fears that building the park could preclude a long‑proposed QueensLink subway.

HP Park Lane Family HDFC filed plans for a 207‑unit building at 1933 Lafayette Ave in Unionport, joining other large projects and remediation work on the corridor.

A new state law and a Rural Ambulance Task Force report are pushing counties to rewrite how ambulances are run. Local officials warn reviews will expose funding and staffing gaps.

A 27‑year‑old was indicted after prosecutors say he raped a 5‑year‑old while babysitting. Police transferred the suspect to ICE custody after a desk‑appearance ticket while DNA evidence was gathered.