NYC announces the launch of new public restrooms, the "Portland Loos," across all boroughs as part of the "We Outside Summer" initiative to improve accessibility and encourage longer park visits.

Mayor Eric Adams creates NYC's Office for Pro Bono Legal Assistance to help those unable to afford legal representation, emphasizing the city's commitment to legal equity.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 1050 to cap insurance coverage for TLC drivers, aiming to reduce their financial burden while maintaining passenger protection.

Brooklyn reports a 29% decrease in homicides and significant reductions in shootings and shooting victims, with DA Eric Gonzalez citing partnerships and data-driven strategies as key factors.

Antonio Olmeda, 66, was convicted of attempted murder and other charges for firing at police officers in 2011. No one was injured in the incident. He faces up to 80 years in prison.

Former Bronx daycare worker Jamie Sanchez was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two girls, with 25 years' post-release supervision.

The Brooklyn DA is moving to vacate the conviction of Brian Kendall for a 1988 murder, citing credible evidence of his innocence after he spent 16 years in prison.

A New York doctor, CEO of ClearMD, is charged with a $24 million COVID-19 health care fraud for billing unnecessary services and creating fake records.

New Yorkers are advised of a chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies, with varying forecasts for different boroughs. The week anticipates sunny days, with a high rip current risk on some coasts.

Nassau County has stepped up beach patrols and technologies to prevent shark encounters after a local shark bite, despite skepticism from some beachgoers.

MTA track replacements lead to a week of 5 train suspensions between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street. Free shuttle buses and alternate routes are provided.

Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney won the Democratic nominations for NYC Council seats in Districts 2 and 4, respectively, under the ranked-choice voting system.

Mayor Eric Adams allows a Staten Island family to temporarily keep their pet pig, Lucy, despite city regulations against pig ownership, due to her need for medical care.