Jury selection opened in the Bronx for Officer Omar Habib, charged with strangulation and accused of using an unlawful chokehold during a 2023 arrest. The case tests the city’s 2020 ban on restraints.

A 25-year-old woman was shot in Belmont Thursday night; police say three men are wanted and are asking the public for tips and video.

New York is putting $58M into Long Island roads and airport surfaces — repaving about 104 lane miles, reworking intersections and resurfacing a Republic Airport runway. Much of the work is set through the end of 2026 with some projects stretching into summer 2027.

A rare killer whale was seen about 10 miles off Montauk, surprising boaters and campers. Experts say keep a safe distance while researchers work to identify it.

Two Tifton men admitted using online tax software to file fake New York film‑credit returns that prosecutors say sought more than $550,000. The case highlights risks to refundable state credits.

Air traffic control broadcast a MANPADS alert at LaGuardia after an anonymous tip about a rocket launcher near Terminal C; officials later judged the call not credible.

AI‑manipulated videos on Chinese social platforms dub former Mayor Eric Adams saying 'I am Jesus Christ,' highlighting how easily voice‑cloning can rework public figures.

A 47-year-old man was stabbed with a meat cleaver in College Point after a traffic dispute. Police say he is stable and are searching for a suspect.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a 29‑year‑old man was shot near Sutphin Boulevard and 95 Avenue in Jamaica; police are asking for tips.

A construction worker was injured in a Tuxedo Park blast after striking a buried gas line; officials have released few details and safety agencies may investigate.

City Hall and DOT say offset bus lanes are being installed on Fordham Road to speed service for about 130,000 daily riders while preserving parking for businesses.

A federal judge sentenced a Long Island ambulette owner after prosecutors say he bilked Medicaid of roughly $20 million and used the proceeds to buy luxury homes and cars.

A passenger bus rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Plattekill Tuesday morning. Authorities say about 23 people were aboard and no life-threatening injuries were reported.