A three-alarm fire at Ada Drive and Elson Court sent smoke over nearby blocks; FDNY and NotifyNYC warned residents to avoid smoke and expect delays. Crews remain on scene.

Comptroller Mark Levine announced a $4 billion initiative to use pension investments to build and preserve housing across all five boroughs. The plan must win trustee sign‑off.

Attorney General Letitia James says Olof Olsson was indicted for allegedly diverting more than $3.8M in donations from the Swedish Seamen's Church in Midtown Manhattan.

Crime Stoppers posted images after a March 6 assault on a northbound Bx36 bus near West 177th and West Tremont. Police say the suspects fled on foot and are seeking tips.

After a Grand Central machete attack, the NYPD says it moved officers from turnstiles to platforms and trains while pairing patrols with state-backed outreach. Officials point to early drops in transit felonies.

A new City Council bill would create a SNAP anti‑fraud officer to map EBT theft hotspots and coordinate outreach. The proposal follows millions recovered in stolen benefits.

A man arrested in Florida was extradited to Ulster County and charged in the death of a 29‑year‑old Ellenville mother, police say. Community members have launched a fund for her children.

SkyFOX footage shows heavy smoke over Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx; officials have not yet confirmed details.

The AG's Office of Special Investigation says there isn't enough evidence to charge the officer who ran over Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez in Flushing Meadows. Family members and advocates say questions remain.

The Queens Night Market returns with two ticketed sneak-preview nights this weekend before free Saturday nights begin in May. Sponsors are helping keep the longtime $6 price cap in place for one more season.

The NYPD’s 122nd Precinct warned Staten Island residents about a jewelry-swap con that targets older adults. Keep chains covered and report suspicious approaches.

Hochul is urging employers and the state marketplace to help cover roughly 450,000 New Yorkers who will lose zero‑premium Essential Plan benefits this July.

A proposal would convert 1154 North Avenue into The Howl, a reservation-based karaoke complex with private suites, a stage and a full bar. The project is now before the planning board.