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.

A cat found on LIRR tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon was safely removed and rescued Monday after apparently being struck by a train. Local rescuers were on the scene.

Undercover probes across Long Island produced five arrests at massage businesses Friday, with two taken in Huntington Station and three in Massapequa. Authorities say investigations are ongoing.

Attorney General Letitia James and the NYSDEC say they stopped three Bronx wholesalers from selling illegal pesticides. Officials warn the products posed risks to families and pollinators.

A Jon Heyman report revived a startling price tag for roofing Citi Field: a retrofit now looks like a billion‑dollar project, with engineering, closure and parkland hurdles stacked against it.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is calling to liquidate New York's climate investment account and return about $2.4 billion to ratepayers amid concerns over rising utility costs.