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Mount Sinai returned to roughly break-even in 2025 after a steep 2024 loss, helped by pharmacy revenue and cost moves including the Beth Israel closure.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
CompStat shows a sharp jump in stolen vehicles on Staten Island; borough leaders are pushing for more NYPD patrols, license‑plate readers and legal fixes.
Swastikas were spray‑painted on multiple synagogues and private homes in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation and visits from local officials.
The NYPD 107th Precinct warns Flushing residents about scammers swapping real jewelry for fakes and urges seniors to keep valuables hidden and report tips.
Sports in ...
John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87. Fans and broadcasters are remembering his signature calls and decades‑long career.
Four men held up a Shell gas station on Conner Street in Eastchester and fled in a gray Honda; police say the clerk was unharmed and are asking for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tenants at 100 Terrace Ave say black mold, leaks and pests have made apartments unlivable while a new owner pledges $23M in renovations. A lawsuit and tenant organizing have forced the issue into the open.
SBH filed plans for about $132M to expand its Bronx emergency department and add inpatient psychiatric capacity in a multi‑year overhaul. State paperwork outlines a 2026 construction start for the psychiatry work.
An early‑morning blaze on Harned Road ripped through a Commack home and swept into parked cars as crews from several departments battled the flames.
Community & Society in ...
A section of World Trade Center steel began a cross‑country memorial tour Saturday, stopping on Staten Island before heading to national landmarks and returning for the 25th anniversary.
A man died after a Chevrolet Tahoe flipped on Gannon Avenue South in Meiers Corner, tossing a parked Lincoln onto the sidewalk. NYPD collision detectives are investigating.
NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance images after a 63-year-old rider fell into the path of a 7 train at the 74th Street station. Detectives are asking riders with video to come forward.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lime is pushing NYC to expand shared e-scooters beyond Queens and the Bronx, citing a Rudin Center study and lower per-ride costs compared with Citi Bike e-bikes.
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