NYPD increased security around NYC's sensitive sites following Israeli airstrikes in Qatar, amid heightened Middle East tensions. No specific threat to the city reported.

NYC's beaches and outdoor pools are closing for the season after Sunday, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms and hazardous rip currents for the final weekend.

NewFest offers free virtual screenings to Arizonans in solidarity after the cancellation of Phoenix's Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival due to Trump's executive orders.

Starting Sunday, 11 NYC libraries will add Sunday hours, joining over 30 branches citywide in a push for greater community access.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY announce a $12.3 million initiative for Hostos Community College to create a life sciences facility expected to serve 5,000 students annually.

Retired NYC employees are rallying to maintain their existing healthcare benefits amid discussions on introducing a Medicare Advantage plan, as the city proposes a new health plan aiming at cost savings and wider coverage.

The West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade celebrated its 58th anniversary in Brooklyn, featuring Caribbean music, a Junior Parade, and the Panorama steelpan festival.

Buffalo's Milk-Bone manufacturing facility is undergoing a $53 million renovation, including a new production line and 17 new jobs, with investment from New York State and private sector support.

Community members in Coney Island are divided over a $3 billion casino-resort proposal, with concerns about societal impact and neighborhood character, and supporters highlighting potential job creation.

Calverton residents complain about an unbearable odor from composting at a former tree farm, impacting health and quality of life. The town issued violations and a stop-work order, but concerns persist.

Sapna NYC and Beyond Rising are empowering South Asian immigrant women and undocumented youth in the Bronx through digital literacy and paid internships.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Queens Stop & Shop, while the $750 million jackpot remains unclaimed. Other New York locations recorded smaller wins as the next draw approaches.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Queens High School for the Sciences and Jericho Senior High School highly among national and NYC schools, considering factors like college preparation and AP/IB test performance.