Two decades after Timothy’s Law, advocates are pushing a new Protect Mental Health Act as studies show parity increased inpatient use and Albany moves to add beds.

Donald E. Newhouse, who led Advance Publications’ newspaper side for decades, died at 96; colleagues praised his quiet stewardship of local journalism.

Two towers at Jamaica Station have added 1,045 apartments and about 720,000 SF of mixed-use space after a $59.7M opportunity‑zone land sale.

New Destiny has topped off McLean Place, a 72‑unit Bronx building that will reserve 43 apartments for survivors and pair housing with on‑site services.

Midori at 36-45 31st St delivers 40 rentals to Long Island City, completed in May 2026. Leasing began in May with first move‑ins expected June 1.

A 13-year-old was arrested after two teens were assaulted near the Merrick carnival; one was hospitalized with a concussion.

A Highbridge family was displaced after a sixth-floor apartment fire on University Avenue; neighbors pulled a burning carpet and the Red Cross stepped in.

May’s New York auction slate rang up roughly $2.5B, led by a record Pollock and high‑ticket Rothkos and Brâncuși works.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed in Melrose Sunday night; police say circumstances remain unclear and no arrests have been made.

A 29-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday on Haviland Avenue in Unionport, Bronx. Police say the victim's identity is being withheld and no arrests have been made.

Northwell and Fidelis are negotiating a contract that could remove Northwell providers from many Fidelis plans on July 15. Patients with chronic conditions face rushed provider changes.

Two Bronx officers are under Internal Affairs review after a photo surfaced of them making hand gestures linked to the Mac Baller Brims gang.

An early‑morning blaze at 226 W. Tremont Ave. left one person dead and two hurt; FDNY sent dozens of units and fire marshals are probing the cause.