Affordable housing complex "544 Carrol" in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is offering units starting at $946, while a City Council approved project will add over 4,600 new homes in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

The NYC Council approved rezoning for a proposed Coney Island casino despite local opposition; the project's fate now depends on a state casino license.

A man in Brownsville, Brooklyn, has died in a hit-and-run incident, with police seeking the responsible driver. Witnesses report the victim's attempt to save a woman before being struck.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in NYC will feature 80,000 shells, music by Questlove and James Poyser, and performances by prominent artists like Ava Max and Lenny Kravitz.

Williams Companies proposes a 17-mile gas pipeline off Staten Island and the Rockaways, capable of supplying 2.3 million homes, amid debates over New York's energy infrastructure and recent support from President Trump.

New York City's five boroughs are expecting sunny weather with high temperatures ranging from 85 to 87 degrees for the holiday weekend, with no hazardous weather anticipated.

Nine alleged R2R gang members face a 68-count indictment, including charges for conspiracy to commit murder and weapon possession, in Brooklyn, with 10 shootings and four wounded, including an elderly woman.

A driver fled a traffic stop, dragging an NYPD officer in Brooklyn. The officer sustained minor injuries; the suspect in a black Honda Pilot is sought by police.

A woman in Brooklyn was a victim of grand larceny when her chain was stolen by a suspect who fled on a scooter. NYPD seeks tips to apprehend the individual.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a smartphone restriction policy for New York schools to take effect by the 2025-26 academic year, with resources available for districts to implement the new rules, including funding for storage solutions.

Calvin Tabron has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role as a straw purchaser in a Brooklyn-based illegal firearms ring. Other defendants received varying sentences for related crimes.

Federal authorities arrested six people in Brooklyn for illegal firearms trafficking, including the sale of "ghost guns" and conversion devices near sensitive areas.

NWS forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with sunny highs near 91°F in NYC and a sunny Independence Day despite potential severe weather today.