The U.S. Drought Monitor now lists parts of NYC as moderately dry; low early‑season rainfall may shrink the city’s cherry blossom window this spring.

A pre-dawn fire at a Bath Beach impound lot gutted up to two dozen vehicles; there were no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.

A waterfront parcel at 206 Kent Ave tied to plans for a Williamsburg Trader Joe’s sold on April 23, 2026, ending years of ownership churn and raising questions about Kent Avenue retail.

A Brooklyn man was arrested after returning to the U.S., ending a months-long search in the Ocean Parkway hit-and-run that critically injured an 11‑year‑old.

Court navigators in Brooklyn Housing Court are fixing CityFHEPS paperwork errors that would otherwise trigger evictions, helping hundreds stay housed.

Suffolk County detectives raided a Sayville home Wednesday, arresting two Brooklyn women and seizing massage tables, cash and electronic devices. The Human Trafficking Investigation Unit says the probe is ongoing.

An accused NYC rental scammer has been released and victims say a News 12 investigation stopped at least one $4,000 deposit. The civil suit and criminal case are moving forward.

A 38-year-old man was shot twice Monday night on St. Johns Place in Crown Heights and taken to Kings County Hospital; police say he is expected to be OK.

Dozens of faculty and staff staged a "state of emergency" at Brooklyn Borough Hall on April 22, citing mold, flooding and repeated equipment failures across CUNY campuses.

A Brooklyn importer recalled 1‑kg bags of winter melon candy after tests found undeclared sulfites that could trigger serious reactions in sensitive people.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images of six people wanted in a Brooklyn robbery pattern; police ask anyone with footage or IDs to call 1‑800‑577‑TIPS.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a 12-year-old was robbed at knifepoint inside the Avenue P F‑train station on March 14. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for tips.