The New York Pops celebrated songwriter Diane Warren's career at their 42nd gala, with music industry stars and socialites in attendance at Carnegie Hall.

A fire at a porta-potty factory in Queens injured two, including a firefighter. Over 100 responders attended the two-alarm blaze; the cause is under investigation.

An off-duty NYPD officer was shot in the leg during a carjacking attempt in Queens; two men with criminal histories were arrested and face charges, including attempted murder.

An 18-year-old was fatally shot near Coney Island Boardwalk; the motive is unknown and no arrests have been made. The shooting adds to concerns of violence in the area.

A three-alarm fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, displaced 20 people and no injuries were reported. The FDNY is investigating the cause; the building had past violations.

Governor Kathy Hochul is open to renaming Penn Station after Donald Trump if he funds its $7 billion overhaul, a statement which has elicited various reactions.

The off-Broadway play "Becoming Eve," based on Abby Stein's memoir, tells her story as she transitioned from an ultra-Orthodox rabbi to a transgender woman.

Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's record low in shootings and progress in decreasing gun violence made under NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's leadership.

Amtrak reduces service between Albany and NYC due to East River Tunnel repairs, causing layovers and congestion, despite efforts to add cars to some trains.

NYPD seeks info on a Bronx shooting; a 28-year-old man was shot on East Tremont Avenue, prompting a citywide suspect search and a $3,500 reward for tips.

New York City forecasts mostly sunny days with occasional showers and mild temperatures, as per the National Weather Service, with no hazardous weather warnings issued.

Seamless promotes a $1 pizza slice deal in New York City, highlighting a nostalgic return of an affordable staple involving over 40 pizzerias. The promotion is pickup only and runs until May 20.

An off-duty NYPD officer was grazed by a bullet to the leg in an early morning ambush in Queens. Two masked suspects fled the scene and two men have been detained. The investigation continues.