Councilmember Simcha Felder is drafting a bill to block snow fines for homeowners until city‑owned sidewalks and crossings are cleared after a major blizzard. The move aims to make enforcement evenhanded.

A NYC pilot showed intelligent speed assistance kept fleet drivers within limits and cut hard braking. DCAS has applied for federal grants to outfit roughly 7,500 municipal vehicles.

Union leaders say a man tied to Acting Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes allegedly used a fake account to target a UFT rep, prompting 256 letters and calls to block her permanent appointment. Teachers and local leaders are divided as the chancellor weighs next steps.

Montgomery's family says the NYPD's 'accident' theory doesn't answer how the 39-year-old mother of four was found in a Borinquen Plaza trash compactor. They want a fuller timeline and the medical examiner's ruling.

Six people were hospitalized after elevated carbon monoxide readings on Kings Street in Brooklyn. Crews ventilated homes and Con Edison reported an outage in the area.

Three men in ski masks forced a taxi driver from his cab in Canarsie just before 1 a.m.; police recovered the vehicle and are asking the public for tips.

NYPD 70th Precinct warned Brooklyn residents after robberies targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers; practical safety tips and reporting info included.

State Farm sued Atlantic Medical & Diagnostic in federal court, alleging a $30M no‑fault fraud scheme across more than 90 NYC clinics. The insurer seeks damages and a declaration blocking disputed bills.

A proposed New York law would require a minimum 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students and bar taking recess away as punishment. Lawmakers and public‑health groups say play supports learning and mental health.

Police are searching for 32-year-old Jason Williams after a Carroll Gardens break-in in which a sleeping woman was forced out and kissed, police say. Detectives are asking for tips.

The Coast Guard's proposed rule would bar paddlecraft from key New York Harbor spectator areas during Sail4th 250, prompting pushback from local paddlers.

The MTA plans a June pilot to play 30-second audio ads in select stations at up to 75 dB, prompting riders and critics to call the move Orwellian.

The state approved a $5.9M sale for the lot where the Dangler Mansion once stood. Community groups say the escrowed proceeds and ongoing court fights leave the site’s future uncertain.