A chemical spill at Hastings High School resulted in evacuation and hospital evaluation for a teacher and students; exact chemical undisclosed, Hazmat responded.

New York AG Letitia James released bodycam footage from a fatal police encounter involving Suffolk County officers and Emilson Ordoñez-Banegas, promoting transparency in the ongoing investigation.

A Bronx man, Kavon Burton, is indicted on attempted murder and other charges for a shooting during which he allegedly injured a man but no bystanders.

Governor Kathy Hochul has allocated $7.5 million for Youth Safe Spaces in New York to support mental health for those aged 12-24 through resources and peer connections.

The Ice Cream Factory recalled Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream in New York due to undeclared almonds, posing an allergy risk. No illnesses reported; refunds are offered.

A drive-by shooting in the Bronx resulted in one death and four injuries; five individuals were apprehended and three firearms seized. Police suggest gang-related motives.

A man in St. Lawrence County was indicted for possessing intent to distribute 25 kilograms of cocaine; he is held in custody and faces 10 years to life if convicted.

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.