An NYU analysis of 42,271 hospital stays (2009–2022) finds Long Island had a disproportionate share of high‑risk sickle cell admissions while severity rose across New York.

A joint comptroller–Parks investigation found forged payroll affidavits and underpayments on the Hunts Point playground; subcontractors will pay $618K in restitution and penalties.

An Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin vanished after TSA ordered it into checked baggage at JFK; filmmakers say Lufthansa lost the box en route to Frankfurt.

A judge found Effie Phillips‑Staley had enough valid petition signatures to remain on the June 23 NY‑17 Democratic primary ballot, even after hundreds were tossed for suspected fraud.

Donovan Richards broke ground on a $7.7M track at his old Jamaica High campus — he says the field will also serve as the city's first public‑school cricket pitch.

A $9 million agreement with Suffolk County remains unsigned after the boy’s mother balked at the paperwork; a judge has given her 30 days to finalize the deal or the case could go to trial in June.

Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for a person who broke into a Castle Hill Avenue business on April 15 and stole about $450. A reward of up to $3,500 is available for tips that lead to an arrest.

A 17-year-old Bronx teen, identified as Jonathan Melo, was fatally stabbed in Soundview Wednesday afternoon. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.

Police say a 9-year-old was assaulted inside Grant Park in the Bronx on April 17; the suspect fled and authorities are asking witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

A Haverstraw police officer was struck during a traffic stop Wednesday and treated for non-life‑threatening injuries; occupants of the vehicle were later detained.

A 34‑year‑old was arrested after officers reportedly witnessed a child being sexually assaulted in Morris Heights; the victim was taken to a hospital. Investigators are continuing the probe.

New analysis shows steep renewal rent hikes have dropped sharply since New York’s Good Cause Eviction law took effect, offering early relief for many market‑rate renters.

Kerome Paisley was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he used a contraband cellphone to traffic over 10,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills.