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A Crime Stoppers reel links several late‑March robberies across western Queens. Detectives are asking neighbors to preserve video and call with tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Qantas says Project Sunrise will link Sydney and JFK nonstop in 2027 aboard custom A350s, promising up to 22 hours aloft and a mid‑cabin Wellbeing Zone.
A 20-year-old woman was shot in the throat outside the New Springville Target as she arrived for work; police say the suspected boyfriend fled on a motorcycle.
Six robberies targeted a restaurant and two delis across southern Queens; police say the suspect made off with about $5,900 and are asking for tips.
A three-alarm fire at Ada Drive and Elson Court sent smoke over nearby blocks; FDNY and NotifyNYC warned residents to avoid smoke and expect delays. Crews remain on scene.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Comptroller Mark Levine announced a $4 billion initiative to use pension investments to build and preserve housing across all five boroughs. The plan must win trustee sign‑off.
Attorney General Letitia James says Olof Olsson was indicted for allegedly diverting more than $3.8M in donations from the Swedish Seamen's Church in Midtown Manhattan.
Crime Stoppers posted images after a March 6 assault on a northbound Bx36 bus near West 177th and West Tremont. Police say the suspects fled on foot and are seeking tips.
After a Grand Central machete attack, the NYPD says it moved officers from turnstiles to platforms and trains while pairing patrols with state-backed outreach. Officials point to early drops in transit felonies.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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