SomeraRoad’s SR Aviation Infrastructure bought over 50 acres at Farmingdale’s Republic Airport to build modern private‑jet hangars aimed at easing New York‑area capacity strains. The deal combines the Republic Jet Center parcels and a long‑planned Stratosphere development.

Neighbors and tenants are at odds over an RV encampment on Jerome Avenue; tenants say they have nowhere else and are calling for legal parking spaces.

A state audit found mold, broken fire doors and questionable spending at three Mitchell‑Lama complexes. Tenants say repairs remain slow and hazardous conditions persist.

Prosecutors say a Mineola home held ghost guns, assault weapons and a makeshift basement firing lane steps from local schools.

Newly released bodycam shows MTA officers and an off‑duty paramedic pull a trapped snowplow driver to safety on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore; no injuries were reported.

A man held a clerk at gunpoint in Fordham and escaped with roughly $1,500; police are asking the public for tips.

The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council has stepped up member mobilization ahead of a July contract expiration, and local planners warn a World Cup‑era walkout would ripple through hotels and events.

Joseph Marte, a Bronx native and former construction owner, built Tacos Supreme in Fordham and serves scratch‑made Mexican and Tex‑Mex, including birria.

A Suffolk County jury found Jeremy Allen guilty in the hours-long torture and killing of his longtime friend; he was sentenced to life without parole Thursday.

Affordable‑housing winners say steep amenity fees in new mixed‑income towers lock them out of gyms, lounges and pools. Tenants and advocates want clearer rules.

A fire at BronxCare’s 1650 Selwyn Ave tower sent flames from the 17th floor Wednesday night; FDNY brought the blaze under control and reported no injuries.

A 17-year-old was arrested after a loaded handgun was recovered at Bronx Prep Charter School; police say charges are pending.

Former Silverback developer Josh Schuster will plead guilty after prosecutors say he stole more than $10M from investors; a change-of-plea hearing is set for Friday.