Lauren Bennett, who sang on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', has died at 37. Her former group G.R.L. announced the news; no cause has been released.

Troopers used spike strips to stop a wrong‑way driver on I‑84 in Southeast; police say the driver had a 0.19% BAC and faces aggravated DWI and reckless endangerment charges.

A Nassau County child suffered second- and third-degree burns after copying a viral TikTok microwave stunt, county officials say. Hospitals and safety groups warn parents as similar injuries appear nationwide.

A federal judge sentenced the former CEO of a city-funded homeless-services nonprofit after prosecutors say he steered millions in contracts to sham vendors.

A full-floor condo at Central Park Tower went into contract with a $54.9M ask, the priciest of 15 Manhattan homes to find buyers in the week ending July 5. The 7,000‑sq‑ft unit brings full-floor scale back to the top of the market.

An unmarked NYPD SUV struck a Citi Bike rider on Madison Street in Chinatown. Witness video shows bystanders accusing the driver and the vehicle leaving the scene.

Saturday night illegal fireworks struck an 18‑story Bushwick high‑rise, forcing tenants to flee and damaging windows.

Step inside a life‑size International Space Station at Eclipso NYC — an Emmy‑winning VR experience using footage filmed aboard the real station. Sessions run about 40 minutes.

Avery Hall has filed to convert the bankrupt hotel site at 1550 Bedford into an 18‑story building of roughly 250 apartments, with about 30% set aside under MIH. Community Board 9 has pressed the developer on scale and deep affordability.

Thunderstorms and flood watches slowed flights into JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Monday, producing roughly hour‑long delays and airline waivers for affected travelers.

Multiple children were treated after an alleged chemical spray at a Valley Stream backyard barbecue; a neighbor has been arrested and charged.

Rockefeller Center is hosting NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village with live matches, a FIFA Museum pop‑up and clinics through July 19.

State police say a 27-year-old NYC man was arrested on I‑684 after troopers found a 1‑year‑old in his Jeep and a 0.08% BAC. He faces aggravated DWI charges under Leandra’s Law and will appear in Lewisboro court.