A Connecticut man says he owes his $3.4 million Lotto! windfall to the New York Knicks after a ticket he bought in Old Greenwich matched all six numbers.

A video shows fifth-graders at P.S. 75 miming being shot during a multicultural program; parents say they were not told ahead of time.

The NYC School Construction Authority has leased 54,245 square feet at the Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium for the Bronx STEAM Center, expanding Montefiore-backed healthcare and tech training. The space moves the program from a temporary Mercy University pilot to a long-term campus setting.

May's report shows roughly 15,000 private‑sector hires and unemployment dipping to 5.4%, nudging NYC back into positive job growth for 2026.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a Knicks championship rally and flag‑raising at Borough Hall next Thursday; attendees are asked to wear team gear.

Samanta Bullock says British Airways turned her away at JFK after staff said crew couldn't assist her to the lavatory. The carrier says it is investigating.

A Cornell student's antisemitic Handshake reply went viral; an online fundraiser has since raised nearly $20,000 while the university investigates.

An Eastport roadside birth ended safely after officers and East Moriches Rescue medics delivered a baby girl inside an SUV. Both mother and newborn were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in good condition.

A Take 5 top-prize ticket worth $33,514 was sold at a New Rochelle liquor store; the winning numbers were 11-12-13-19-38 and the winner has up to a year to claim the prize.

A New York Lotto ticket sold at a West Village café matched all six numbers Saturday, turning into a $3.1M jackpot.

City data show fewer than 20% of NYC public schools employ a librarian; the latest count lists just 287 full‑time and 14 part‑time librarians citywide. Advocates want staffing and training prioritized.

Thousands packed East Harlem for the 41st 116th Street Festival, a day of music, hundreds of vendors and live TV stages ahead of parade weekend.

Hochul announced $10 million for NY PLATES grants to help food banks buy cold storage, vehicles and make facility upgrades across the state.