Plainedge High School in Long Island introduced the XSponse Shield and Display safety alert system to enhance emergency response, featuring classroom devices and staff panic badges for precise location tracking, at a cost of $2,000 per classroom.

The new ban on cellphones in New York public schools is being reevaluated by parents following a Minneapolis school shooting, balancing concerns over emergency communication and classroom distractions.

New York man arrested for stealing $23,000 in golf clubs from a Norwalk store, and more from a Westport club, faces multiple burglary and larceny charges.

A Dutchess County special education teacher was charged with child sexual exploitation, using "mrteacherman" on Discord to interact with minors. He faces a 15-30 year sentence if convicted.

Jannik Sinner enters the U.S. Open 2025 as a favorite, amid a strong field including Venus Williams and Carlos Alcaraz. The event, now a 15-day format with a $90 million prize purse, also features new technology and Fan Week activities.

NYPD seeks public help to find a man who assaulted a woman on a Bronx subway after she asked him to extinguish his cigarette. No arrests made; an identifying video has been released.

One person died and several were injured in a shooting at Haffen Park in the Bronx during a basketball tournament. Police have four people in custody and are investigating.

NYC reports first human West Nile virus cases of the season; two individuals from Queens tested positive, with one having serious brain infection. Officials urge preventive measures.

Bronx tow truck owner Christian "Coco" Lugo faces life in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a fatal drive-by shooting amid a violent turf war.

Federal officials blocked Reps. Paul Tonko and Dan Goldman from inspecting ICE facilities despite legal provisions authorizing congressional visits, highlighting tension and concerns over facility conditions.

James Hamilton was sentenced to six years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Oswego County, after admitting to distributing cocaine and possessing nine firearms.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Queens High School for the Sciences and Jericho Senior High School highly among national and NYC schools, considering factors like college preparation and AP/IB test performance.

NYPD seeks four suspects for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway, where a 22-year-old man was attacked and robbed. The incident occurred near East Tremont Avenue.