A sinkhole closed the Municipal Park playground in Bristol Township; crews have cordoned off the area while repairs are underway.

ICE detained a twice‑deported Mexican national at a Klein home Wednesday amid a targeted enforcement operation. The arrest follows a fatal ICE shooting in Houston and federal investigators are reviewing both incidents.

Ohio is reportedly eyeing a 2.3‑acre Warehouse District parking lot at W. 9th and St. Clair — a rare downtown block with major development potential.

Scattered storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening with gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. Patchy dense fog could affect the lakeshore tonight.

Hot and humid Thursday with highs near 92°F and a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Heavy rain and flash‑flood risk rises Monday–Wednesday, July 13–15.

A signaling breakdown on the Lexington Avenue line jammed 4, 5 and 6 trains during Wednesday's evening rush, forcing major delays and cross‑honoring at Grand Central.

Mid-90s heat today with a late chance of scattered coastal storms. Take heat precautions and find cooling centers across the city.

Chef Shane Quillin is opening The Baking Social, a hands-on baking studio and grab-and-go bakery near The Battery this fall.

Today is the hottest day of the week with highs near 98°F and heat-index values into the low 100s. Scattered storms and gusty winds return Friday.

Dallas climbs to about 101°F Thursday with a heat index near 104°F; gusty south winds and limited overnight relief. City cooling centers are available and rain chances return late Saturday.

A suspect was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting near Blanding Boulevard in Clay County. Authorities say injuries are non-life-threatening and there is no danger to the public.

A 5-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a Pineville apartment; police arrested his father and investigators say the attack was domestic. Resources are available for survivors.

A 23‑year‑old was slashed Wednesday night outside 5812 Eighth Ave in Sunset Park; police arrested 45‑year‑old Lin Zheng and recovered two knives. The victim is in stable condition.