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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Manhattan prosecutors unsealed an indictment March 6, 2026 in the Kips Bay beating that killed delivery worker Santiago Ajsac Sirin. Two men are in custody while two suspects remain at large.
A bus and a vehicle collided on the Manhattan Bridge lower level Friday, injuring 16 people. Emergency crews treated multiple victims and one person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Uber is poised to add roughly 86,000 square feet at 3 World Trade Center, which would boost its footprint to about 438,000 square feet.
A Brooklyn judge dismissed five cases against a Williamsburg woman after a psychiatric exam found her unfit; she remains detained on immigration and health holds.
Three men robbed a 45-year-old outside Barclays Center last Friday; police released suspect photos and are asking the public for tips.
A 65-year-old woman was shoved on the Upper East Side; police released a Crime Stoppers alert and are offering a reward for tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Amtrak will replace key switches at Penn Station from March 6–15, adding delays to NJ Transit’s already reduced schedule. Riders should expect longer trips and crowded alternatives.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Junebar recalled two Junebar flavors sold in New York after undeclared milk and soy were found in certain batches; check batch codes L1300/L1301 and return affected bars.
A 4-year-old boy was struck and killed Thursday near Rockaway Parkway and Linden Boulevard in Brownsville; police say the driver fled the scene.
An e-bike battery fire in a Sunset Park apartment led to a partial vacate order and a hazmat response; no injuries were reported and fire marshals are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
Contract faculty at NYU have set a March 23 strike deadline, saying pay, job security and academic‑freedom protections remain unresolved. The union argues campuswide action could be imminent.
A Brooklyn teacher was arrested Wednesday and charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse and endangering a 16‑year‑old student, authorities say. The suspect is identified as 48‑year‑old Steven Schnee.
NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a woman was punched on the Upper West Side; a reward up to $3,500 is being offered for information.
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