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Two men were shot early Saturday in Wakefield; both were hospitalized and are expected to be OK, police say. Officers are investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny but blustery Saturday with highs near 50°F and gusts around 40 mph. A stronger storm arrives Monday with heavy rain and the risk of strong winds.
A Fishkill corrections officer was indicted after prosecutors say he sped through an Amityville neighborhood and caused a crash that killed a passenger’s unborn child.
Politics & Govt in ...
FDNY leaders were pressed at a City Hall budget hearing as the mayor’s $127B preliminary plan forces agencies to hunt for savings. Overtime, station repairs and EMS pay were central concerns.
A Bronx mother is demanding answers one year after her son was fatally stabbed near Barclays Center. One teen has been charged; the family says the NYPD has been silent.
A Yonkers man was sentenced Thursday to 16 years to life for the New Year’s Day 2025 stabbing of an acquaintance, closing a case that began on Jan. 1, 2025.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Foundations are in at 24-19 Jackson Avenue and crews expect the 55-story tower to go vertical this spring, bringing a Chelsea Piers gym and hundreds of homes to Court Square.
Prosecutors say a Queens man ran a hotel‑based sex‑trafficking ring across Long Island that included minors as young as 14. He was arrested in Huntington.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Local 100 says 23 MTA buses were flagged for brake defects but still sent into service from the Gun Hill depot; the MTA says it follows safety rules.
Community & Society in ...
The Mamdani administration signed a roughly $1.86B, three‑year hotel contract to reserve emergency rooms — a move that renews debate over no‑bid hotel deals and shelter strategy.
An early-morning shooting outside 708 Nereid Avenue left a suspect at large. NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips and offering a reward.
Clear and breezy Friday morning; a stronger storm is expected late Sunday night into Monday with heavy rain and gusty winds.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images after two reported gropings in the Bronx's 48th Precinct. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for tips.
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