Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to review city spending and propose charter changes ahead of November. The move echoes national cost‑cutting efforts and sets up public hearings this summer.

Jaxson Dart met with Giants leaders Wednesday after introducing President Trump at a Rockland County event; the team says it’s moving forward.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images seeking a man wanted for lewdness on a northbound F train. Investigators say the suspect exited at Court Square and fled on foot.

A toddler was rushed to Cohen Children's after an apparent fall from an apartment window in Glendale; police cordoned off Myrtle Avenue while investigators probe.

An early-morning house fire in Cortlandt Manor left two teens critically injured and others hurt as crews pulled residents from a second-floor bedroom. Officials are investigating.

Police released images after an 84-year-old woman’s purse was snatched near 72 Street and 37 Avenue in Queens; Crime Stoppers is asking for tips.

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.