One defendant accepted a plea in the torture death of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist; sentencing is pending while separate trials for six others are set this summer.

An 8-year-old girl, Shaindel Herzberg, was struck and later died after a vehicle hit her while she rode a bicycle on Ravenna Drive in Pomona. Ramapo police are investigating.

A 31-year-old passenger died after a tractor-trailer rear-ended a Honda Civic on the LIE near Exit 34 in North Hills. Nassau County police say the Homicide Squad is investigating.

Jade Century Properties paid $31 million for a Northern Boulevard block in Queens that had been eyed for apartments; the purchase gives the developer control of a row of restaurants and shops. Local plans and tenant leases will shape what happens next.

A 63-year-old man was shoved onto the F train tracks at Parsons Boulevard in Queens; police released images and are seeking tips.

Police say Roderick Allen, 55, opened fire in Allerton Friday afternoon, wounding a 14‑year‑old. Authorities released images and are asking the public to call Crime Stoppers.

Casa Restaurant & Lounge in Newburgh says a VIP-room fire will sideline the business for months; owners reported no injuries and plan to rebuild.

A 51-year-old Staten Island man died after losing control of his motorcycle on the New Jersey Turnpike's Western Spur in Rutherford. State troopers say the rider was ejected when his Kawasaki struck a guardrail.

Morning sun warms NYC into the low 70s. Scattered afternoon showers are possible and a moderate rip current risk remains at ocean beaches.

A University at Buffalo graduate was detained by ICE in El Paso after competing in a national engineering contest; family and UB officials say they are seeking answers.

An off‑duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested in the Bronx and charged with assault and menacing. The investigation is ongoing.

Hochul signed a budget measure ending the 'death gamble' for New York correction officers, ensuring survivors receive pension benefits as if the member had retired.

Local leaders pressed USPS after residents reported repeated midday closures and understaffing at the Spuyten Duyvil post office, forcing many to hand-deliver sensitive mail.