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An oil sheen on the Wallkill River prompted a DEC-supervised response in New Paltz. Crews deployed booms and officials say drinking water is not affected.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 46-year-old man was killed after his motorized scooter struck a pothole on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park; crews patched the hole after police investigated.
Community & Society in ...
JobLeads' analysis of nearly 900,000 U.S. jobseekers finds women set lower pay expectations and apply to lower‑paying roles, shaping the wage gap before offers.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Complaints about pump‑and‑dump schemes have surged, with New York traders saying they lost tens of thousands after being recruited via private WhatsApp groups.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
After a costly management fight and emergency repairs, Westchester County says Rye’s Playland will return for its 98th season and the Dragon Coaster will be renovated. Community groups are lining up to help preserve the park.
A broken water‑heater vent allegedly filled a Valley Stream home with carbon monoxide, sending seven people to the hospital and leaving two women critically ill.
Uber is rolling out a Women Drivers option across the U.S. as it faces thousands of sexual‑assault lawsuits and a recent $8.5M verdict.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A nine‑story mixed‑use building at 644–650 Southern Boulevard will bring a 54‑room inpatient rehab and street‑level retail to Longwood, with construction set to finish in summer 2026.
NYPD Crime Stoppers released photos after a Jan. 11 Wakefield road dispute in which a man brandished a gun and slashed four tires. Police are asking for tips.
Sports in ...
The United Airlines NYC Half runs March 15. Expect road closures from Prospect Park to Central Park.
A man arrested on Webster Avenue slipped out of police custody early Sunday and remains at large in Morrisania. Police described his clothing as they canvassed the block.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and NYPD executives held a livestreamed availability about an active investigation; officials released few details.
Survivor Kaitlynn Burman says the man accused of stabbing her 22 times was released after prosecutors missed a bail deadline, and he’s expected back in Bronx court on April 8.
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