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NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a 66-year-old woman was punched aboard a northbound 6 train at 138th Street; a reward is being offered.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
An unvaccinated child under 5 tested positive for measles in Nassau County — the county's first case since 2024. Contact tracing is underway and public-health teams are urging vaccination.
Sports in ...
Queens native Tina Charles announced her retirement on Tuesday after 14 WNBA seasons. She leaves as the league’s all-time rebound and field-goal leader and an MVP.
Arts & Culture in ...
A prized Gelman trove — including works by Frida Kahlo — has been placed under Banco Santander's management after a reported sale. The move has sparked protests in Mexico and fresh scrutiny of a New York curator's role.
Community & Society in ...
Tenants at Melrose Houses pressed for an expanded ombudsperson call center to speed mold and leak repairs across NYCHA buildings. Organizers want funding and outreach.
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.
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.
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.
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