An early-morning blaze on Lott Avenue in Brownsville left multiple people injured and drew a heavy FDNY and EMS response.

A Long Island father has admitted to killing his 2-month-old daughter; prosecutors say the infant suffered multiple fractures and severe neck injuries. Sentencing is set for May 7.

DOT’s Commercial Street rebuild will add a raised two‑way bike lane, but locals say the nine‑foot path and broad driving lanes still give too much space to cars. The plan’s 2028–2030 timeline and narrow cross‑section have opponents asking for bolder, faster changes.

Aron Stark has filed plans for a roughly 29‑unit building near Union Square, a move that renews scrutiny of his record with tenants and city enforcers.

A state report found prosecutors could not disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that officers' deadly force in a May 2025 Brownsville shooting was justified; no criminal charges will be filed.

Pure Blossoms opened at 716 Amsterdam Ave as New York’s 600th licensed cannabis store, a local milestone that spotlights equity programs and lingering licensing delays.

GDC Properties bought a 30‑unit Carroll Gardens building at 335 Carroll St for about $24.1M, transferring ownership from a Mack family entity and marking a notable Brooklyn multifamily trade.

A former Livingston County conservative says the AG's press release falsely branded him a thief and is suing Letitia James for damages.

Four people allegedly forced a 51‑year‑old from his car on March 23 in front of 50 2 Avenue; one suspect displayed a firearm. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

A Rockland County man and the Firearms Policy Coalition sued in Manhattan federal court to overturn New York’s Times Square gun ban, arguing licensed carriers need self‑defense in public.

A 43-year-old man is expected to recover after a late-night stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses in Brownsville while police search for a suspect seen in a blue hoodie.

An Italian sales executive pleaded guilty in Brooklyn after prosecutors say he arranged U.S.-made ammunition shipments that were rerouted to Russia.

Arwa Yemeni Coffee has leased 2,000 square feet at 310 North Seventh in Williamsburg on a 10-year deal — the brand’s first New York City outpost. The tenancy arrives as Yemeni cafés gain traction locally.