NYC reports the lowest opioid overdose deaths in Q3 of 2024 since 2020, with initiatives to improve access to treatments and use of $4 million in yearly funds towards these efforts.

A 90-year-old man, Zhuo Xie, was killed by a moped in Brooklyn while crossing the street; the moped rider fled the scene, and the police are investigating the hit-and-run.

A Harlem middle school librarian was indicted for sexual abuse involving three students, spanning September 2022 to December 2024. Charges include Sexual Abuse and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Saniyah Cheatham died in NYPD custody, with initial police statements suggesting suicide but her family disputes this, demanding transparency and answers.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating 100 years of bonsai with an exhibit, featuring over 400 specimens and honoring its first bonsai curator, Frank Okamura.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch chose not to dismiss an officer involved in the 2019 fatal shooting of Allan Feliz, despite recommendations for termination.

John Summit's Experts Only Festival is set to debut on Randall’s Island, NYC, this September, potentially becoming NYC's largest dance music festival with an expected 50,000 attendees.

The UFT endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, citing the need to protect education. Trump threatened a takeover if Mamdani wins. Mamdani focuses on affordable living and has significant support.

A young man was killed and two others injured in a violent incident in the Bronx; authorities have detained two people and the investigation continues.

The No. 1 subway line in Upper Manhattan was disrupted due to a water leak at the 168th Street station, causing hours of suspension until service was restored in the evening. Repairs to century-old infrastructure did not initially succeed.

NYC officials expose harsh conditions at Federal Plaza immigration court, where migrants sometimes get detained post-hearing, prompting calls for transparency and adherence to the rule of law.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has unexpected support from Asian American Trump voters and faces a potential smear campaign by the NYT over college application details.

New bus lanes are being constructed on Hillside Avenue in Queens to enhance commutes for 22 bus routes, with expected completion later this year. This will include bus-only lanes enforced by cameras, reduced travel lanes, and added parking spaces.