FDNY responded to a reported gas explosion in the basement of a six‑story Bedford Park apartment on East 198th Street; residents were briefly evacuated and no injuries were reported.

Police released photos after a 21-year-old woman was groped on an MTA bus in the Bronx. Investigators say the suspect fled and Crime Stoppers is seeking tips.

A student was found with a gun inside a Bushwick high school Wednesday. Authorities recovered the weapon and the case is under active investigation.

Video shows a Bronx driver threatened with a handgun after stopping an apparent cat theft. Police say they're investigating.

Four suspects threatened a 15-year-old with a knife near Mount Eden Parkway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

A third-alarm blaze at 35 Van Brunt Rd. in Far Rockaway drew more than 60 units and nearly 200 FDNY and EMS personnel; officials reported no injuries.

Alan Burak pleaded guilty in Manhattan to operating Never Alone Capital, a scheme that prosecutors say stole over $4 million from investors. Sentencing is set for May 12, 2026.

A 16-year-old Bronx teen was slashed in the neck near East Tremont Avenue; police are searching for three suspects and reviewing surveillance video. Family says he’s recovering after stitches.

Prosecutors say Michael Brown’s company used fake rental ads to push thousands into costly credit‑monitoring subscriptions, generating millions and prompting federal action.

Prosecutors say a leading ghost‑gun trafficker was taken into custody in New York City amid a multi‑agency investigation into untraceable firearms.

FDNY activity near East 198th and Jerome Avenue prompted a NotifyNYC alert Tuesday, warning of road closures, heavy traffic and possible transit disruptions. Officials advised using alternate routes.

A 60-year-old man from Naples, N.Y., died after his SUV left I‑84 near Durkee and rolled several times, authorities say.

The NYPD 70th Precinct warns Brooklyn drivers that texts claiming “Enforcement Action Initiated” are scams. Delete, block and report; don’t scan the QR code.