A deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, killed an elderly woman and left eight homeless; over 100 firefighters responded and controlled it within an hour. No criminal activity is suspected.

New York City launches a program for e-bike battery charging cabinets on sidewalks to address fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and support e-bike use.

Brooklyn residents are disturbed by noise from the construction of a new jail, amidst community discord and skepticism about reforms promised with the project.

Roc Nation School at LIU Brooklyn has left students with significant debt despite initial promises of a debt-free graduation, leading to frustration over unmet expectations and financial burdens.

New York expects a classic spring weather pattern with sunny, breezy days and potential showers across boroughs, alongside gusty winds and a hazardous weather outlook including a freeze warning.

A man with mental health issues slashed his daughter and nieces in Brooklyn before being shot by the NYPD; all are stable, with the man's condition post-surgery confirmed by a police source.

New York legal leaders joined the 40th Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil to honor victims and support survivors, highlighting four decades of advocacy and the importance of kinship and healing.

New York City filed a lawsuit against nine major e-cigarette distributors, led by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, to combat underage vaping by targeting the sale of illicit flavored e-cigarettes.

A LendingTree study finds Manhattan has NYC's worst drivers, with Brooklyn having the highest insurance rates, despite Manhattan's poor record. NYC drivers face worsening congestion due to more ride-shares and infrastructure changes.

Brooklyn residents rally against proposed lithium-ion battery storage facilities, fearing fire risks and impact on property values and insurance, despite assurances of safety standards.

NYC's "demonstration projects" policy is under fire for lacking oversight, risking privacy, and potentially extending costly pilot programs such as ShotSpotter without competition.

The NWS predicts variable weather in NYC with rain, winds, and potential gales, a brief sunny break on Tuesday, and a 50-70% chance of showers by week's end. There's a gale watch for coastal waters.

NYPD warns of a sexual predator linked to multiple assaults in Brooklyn, urging the public to help in the apprehension with a reward offered for information.