A deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, killed an elderly woman and left eight homeless; over 100 firefighters responded and controlled it within an hour. No criminal activity is suspected.

New York City launches a program for e-bike battery charging cabinets on sidewalks to address fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and support e-bike use.

The NYPD launches an essay contest for high school students to devise strategies against subway surfing, with the winner getting a cash prize and a day with NYPD brass.

New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration have heightened concerns about their impact on New York's economy, with Senator Schumer warning of potential job losses and increasing living costs.

A woman was critically injured after an unprovoked stabbing in SoHo, with a person of interest in custody. Witnesses cited a glass bottle as the weapon.

Brooklyn residents are disturbed by noise from the construction of a new jail, amidst community discord and skepticism about reforms promised with the project.

Seals are appearing on NYC beaches; officials urge people to stay at least 150 feet away to avoid disturbing or harming them.

Roc Nation School at LIU Brooklyn has left students with significant debt despite initial promises of a debt-free graduation, leading to frustration over unmet expectations and financial burdens.

Sullivan County International Airport is nearing completion of its revamp as part of a $230 million New York state investment to enhance regional airports, boosting tourism and the economy.

Indictments on a father-son duo for a Harlem murder were announced by Manhattan DA Bragg; they allegedly killed Khaeir Spencer's mother's boyfriend, with her aid.

James Edwards pleaded guilty to illegal ammunition possession due to a prior felony. He faces up to 15 years in prison and is being prosecuted under Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Luis Ortega, 50, was indicted for robbing and assaulting a Harlem funeral home director in February 2025. Ortega was arrested in March, while his accomplice remains at large.

New York expects a classic spring weather pattern with sunny, breezy days and potential showers across boroughs, alongside gusty winds and a hazardous weather outlook including a freeze warning.