Paragon, a 23-story waterfront condo at 45-40 Vernon Blvd in Long Island City, has launched sales with units from $655K to $4.65M as OneLIC rezoning looms. Early buyers and brokers will be watching whether the market pays the premium for riverfront living.

Bronx shoppers say record-high ground beef prices are squeezing Memorial Day cookouts, with the U.S. average near $6.90 a pound.

A Lancaster County man who admitted sending a fake bomb threat to Louis Armstrong Stadium during the 2024 U.S. Open was given three years of probation after saying he acted over a losing sports bet.

A Sacred Heart statue at St. Mary’s in East Islip was found beheaded during First Communion weekend; Suffolk County police arrested a suspect who faces criminal mischief charges.

DEP proposes a 6% citywide water and sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2026; borough hearings are set for early June and the Water Board will vote June 10.

NYPD released stills after a predawn robbery attempt on University Avenue where suspects allegedly tried to snatch a necklace from a 60‑year‑old man. Detectives ask anyone with footage to contact Crime Stoppers.

A basement fire at 4137 Baychester Ave in Wakefield injured three people — including a firefighter — and drew a heavy FDNY response Thursday evening.

Dashcam footage released this week shows the moment a man was struck on I‑87 near Exit 14. The Attorney General's office is reviewing the off‑duty officer's role.

An early‑morning shooting in Claremont left an 18‑year‑old wounded and an ambulance struck while paramedics pleaded for help.

A woman's body was found beneath the Webster Ave overpass in Tremont; police sources say it may have been dragged from a lot about a block away. Investigators are working to identify her.

Suffolk County police are using Abbott's SoToxa saliva screen to flag recent marijuana and other drug use at roadside DWI stops; experts say positives need lab confirmation.

A man was stabbed and slashed in Soundview Wednesday; EMS took him to Jacobi and police say he is expected to recover as investigators probe the attack.

Adams’ last‑day charter commission will hold borough hearings next week, but the panel lacks city funding and faces possible legal fights. The group will consider primaries, hate‑crime and housing reforms.