Flatbush tenants say roaches, mold and leaks have made 75 Lenox Road unlivable and are pressing Mayor Mamdani to force repairs. They point to a court order and HPD watchlist.

A Brooklyn teacher was arrested Wednesday and charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse and endangering a 16‑year‑old student, authorities say. The suspect is identified as 48‑year‑old Steven Schnee.

A New York man was arrested in Doral after police say he used stolen payment data to rack up more than $90,000 in purchases at luxury South Florida retailers. The alleged activity centered at Aventura Mall.

Studios and three-bedrooms at 2858 Linden Boulevard are being marketed for immediate move-ins, with rents starting at $754 a month and no broker or application fees listed.

A Brooklyn NYPD cadet was arraigned after being indicted on rape and related charges for an alleged encounter with a 17‑year‑old he met on a dating app. The DA says he lied about his age.

A 54-year-old man was assaulted and his yarmulke removed aboard a southbound N train; NYPD Crime Stoppers has posted a wanted notice and is seeking tips.

Surveillance video shows two men chipping tiles from Invader's 'Pizza Invader' mosaic above a Nassau Ave pizzeria in Greenpoint.

The NYPD’s 73rd Precinct posted a safety alert after reports of robberies aimed at designer jackets, bags and sneakers in parts of Brooklyn.

A watchdog review says NYCHA vacancies have surged to roughly 6,700, with hundreds of empty apartments reclaimed by police and inspectors urging monthly inspections and tighter oversight.

Council members grilled DOT officials Tuesday over missed bus and bike lane targets as the five‑year Streets Plan nears its deadline.

New York Attorney General Letitia James endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso for the open NY‑7 seat, boosting his labor and progressive backing. The move tightens a high-profile Brooklyn–Queens primary.

A 16-year-old was punched outside a B6 bus in Midwood late Monday; police arrested the driver and the teen is expected to recover. Investigators say charges are pending.

An 11‑story Fort Greene center opened last fall to house families in private apartment-style units with on-site services; early moves into permanent housing are encouraging.