Luna Park in Coney Island opened its 122nd season with traditional festivities, including the iconic Cyclone roller coaster drawing early queues and receiving an egg cream christening ceremony.

An audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander shows over 80% of schools with asbestos missed required inspections, exposing students and staff to health risks.

Two men were sentenced in a large-scale bird mount trafficking case, with one facing a $900,000 fine and probation, and the other, probation. They plead guilty to smuggling and ESA violations.

A Brooklyn man, Tyree Epps, was indicted for a crash that killed his passenger, Imani Vance, after allegedly running a stop sign and hitting a school bus.

Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, also known as "Umm Nutella," was sentenced to 230 months in prison by Brooklyn federal court for trying to support ISIS, obstruct justice, and fleeing sentencing.

Darnell "EJ" Jones pleaded guilty to exploiting COVID-19 benefits and identity theft, admitting to a $3.5 million fraud scheme. He could face 32 years in prison.

Keith Lee, a TikTok food critic, is hosting the Family Style Food Festival in NYC on May 17, featuring over 40 restaurants, streetwear brands, and a music playlist.

Boyce Hayward sentenced to 40 years to life for killing one man and shooting another and a police officer in Brooklyn.

A school bus hit a woman and her child in Flatbush; both are injured but expected to survive. The bus crashed through a fence; no kids were onboard. The incident is under investigation.

The Jewish community in NYC is celebrating Passover with "mitzvah tanks". The parade will distribute matzos and offer outreach activities, promoting Jewish faith and education.

New York City issued nearly 2,000 fines in the first week of enforcing new composting rules, aiming to boost organic waste separation among property owners.

Charges against Councilmember Susan Zhuang for assaulting an officer were dropped following a restorative justice process. She looks forward to working with the NYPD.

The weather in New York City will see a sunny day with highs around 50, turning cloudier with rain from Thursday night to Saturday, and sunny conditions returning early next week.