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.

A sinkhole at Van Brunt and Van Dyke in Red Hook has widened over time, worrying pedestrians and shop owners as repeated 311 reports go unanswered.

Mayor Mamdani launched New York City’s first Office of Deed Theft Prevention, named a director and paused the tax‑lien sale as the administration reviews title fraud risks.

Interpreters say AI scheduling fragmented hours and cut pay, prompting a union push and City Hall scrutiny.

Early‑morning demonstrations outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center ended with several detentions as ICE conducted an operation; the NYPD says it moved in after reports of a disturbance.

Syringes and orange caps were spotted along a Coney Island stretch of sand, alarming neighbors and prompting a 311 cleanup response.

During a livestream Michael Porter Jr. said an influencer posted his home address, police responded and he left the house. Viral clips circulated as the Nets star scrambled to secure belongings.

A community‑owned rooftop solar array at the Brooklyn Army Terminal promises bill cuts for subscribers and more than $1M to a resident‑run resiliency fund.

NYPD 73rd Precinct says NST officers arrested a suspect and seized a loaded firearm after a menacing call in Brooklyn.