Assemblymember William Colton introduced A9290 to require teacher‑accessible silent alarms in every New York classroom, a step beyond the state’s Alyssa’s Law. The bill is pending in committee.

The Rolling Stones announced Foreign Tongues and released "In The Stars" during a Brooklyn launch event. The 14-track album arrives July 10 with guest appearances and a Charlie Watts contribution.

Brooklyn logged a record week: 37 luxury contracts totaling about $156 million. Townhouses and a Cobble Hill condo project powered the spike.

Antidote opened during COVID and turned bold Sichuan flavors and shareable plates into a Williamsburg staple. The team has since opened a smaller Manhattan outpost and leans into catering and private events.

Bawabeh filed to rezone East Flatbush for a nine‑building, 1.2M‑sq‑ft project that would deliver 972 units and trigger hundreds of mandatory-affordable apartments.

A Coney Island NYCHA resident says a January 2025 inspection found lead in her bathroom but repairs have stalled while the city’s TEMPO abatement program is scheduled to help.

Federal agents say they tore down a Brooklyn apartment ‘pill mill,’ seizing industrial tablet presses, kilo presses and firearms; two men face federal charges.

Two gunmen opened fire near the Bushwick post office Monday, sending customers and workers running inside. Police found shell casings but say no one was hurt.

A 34‑year‑old man was slashed outside the Five Below on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park Monday; police say a large knife was used and the victim is expected to recover.

Retired NYPD Chief John Chell, a Bay Ridge native, announced an independent bid for New York City mayor in 2029 in a short social-video. He positioned himself as a 'purple' wildcard focused on public safety.

DOT’s draft would net roughly 43 miles of truck routes, steering more freight to highways and industrial corridors while the map moves into CAPA rule‑making.

After crews cleared and fenced a Sheepshead Bay encampment, Councilmember Inna Vernikov toured the site and urged a policy overhaul to speed mental‑health care and shelter placement.

A three‑alarm fire at Grand Street and Catherine Street sent smoke across East Williamsburg; officials urged residents to avoid smoke, close windows and expect delays.