A midafternoon fire tore through a five-story Kingsbridge apartment building; bystander video shows a resident waving from a third-floor window to flag down firefighters.

Police are hunting for a person who fired multiple rounds behind 219 Beach 59 Street in Far Rockaway. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest.

Seven animals were found decapitated near Lake Carmel, reigniting an SPCA investigation into a string of similar mutilations and prompting officials to seek tips.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Commissioner Jessica Tisch formalized a 30‑day timeline for releasing body‑worn camera footage in qualifying cases, pledging faster transparency while keeping legal exceptions.

Occupied space rose for a fourth straight quarter, vacancy eased and asking rents ticked up — even as leasing cooled across the island.

Magnolia Gardens in Flushing opens as a 90‑unit transitional shelter and will reserve pet‑friendly units while offering on‑site services and priority placements for local families.

A March law now lets licensed bars and restaurants buy up to six bottles a week from local liquor stores, a small fix aimed at avoiding weekend stockouts. Operators and industry groups say the tweak will keep service running when deliveries lag.

Data and tenant complaints show NYC’s newest luxury buildings average more code violations per unit than the city norm, and enforcement is ramping up.

Mad For Chicken has opened at 221 Old Country Road in Carle Place, bringing soy‑garlic wings, kimchi items and a halal menu to Old Country Road. The restaurant is serving lunch and dinner daily.

Sagard Real Estate and La Caisse have formed a joint venture to buy industrial outdoor storage yards across U.S. port markets, starting with a Meadowlands acquisition and an initial CAD 490M target.

A New York State trooper was struck during a Thruway traffic stop in Mamaroneck; the officer suffered minor injuries and was released. State Police say the crash remains under investigation.

As Americans drink less, restaurant bar sales are sliding — forcing chefs and owners to rework menus, cut shifts and lean on mocktails and food to hit the numbers.

A 46-year-old man was stabbed early Sunday at a Hunts Point McDonald's; he was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. Police say no arrests have been made.