With Aaron Judge rehabbing a fractured rib, the Yankees are weighing a right‑handed catcher and at least one late‑inning arm as the Aug. 3 deadline nears. Depth in the rotation gives Brian Cashman options.

Cody Bellinger exited Saturday’s win with left hamstring tightness, compounding the Yankees’ injury problems as the trade deadline nears.

Neighbors in Seaford report daytime rat sightings and dozens trapped, and county health inspectors say they will investigate while town crews prepare pest control visits.

A Brentwood 3-year-old died after being pulled from a Central Islip pool; Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

Volker Türk won a second four‑year term as U.N. human rights chief despite opposition from the U.S., Israel and Russia. The vote exposed sharp divisions over how the U.N. should press powers on Gaza and China.

Alley Pond Golf Center in Douglaston reopened after a $10M overhaul, adding simulators, ball-tracking tech and a planned mini golf course.

Steve Woehrle, chief of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of duty while responding to an alarm on July 20. County records show he became Piseco’s chief in 2024 after years with Westchester fire units.

After months of care, two Long Island City dogs tied to a car in January have recovered and are being cleared for adoption.

Tenants at Clason Point Gardens say overflowing NYCHA bins have sat in a lot for nearly a year, attracting rats, roaches and flooding after storms.

Fordham tenants have asked housing court to appoint a court administrator after an April fire and years of alleged neglect left some residents displaced. They say the move would force repairs and restore safe housing.

A New York buyer says StubHub hid its CEO’s ties to a mass ticket reseller while marketing itself as a fan marketplace. The proposed class action seeks more than $5 million and asks the court to force disclosures.

Letitia James says 1‑800‑Flowers hid renewal terms and will pay $375,000. Affected New Yorkers will be eligible for refunds as part of the settlement.

Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, is believed to have been killed after an attack at a U.S. base in Jordan. Neighbors on her block have lowered flags and left flowers.