NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches "NYC Baby Boxes" for new families at select public hospitals, providing essentials and marking a $2.6 million investment in early childhood support.

Bronx DA rules NYPD shooting of Luis Monsanto as justified, following a detailed investigation and review of body-camera footage from the 2022 incident.

25 individuals face charges for violent assaults and contraband smuggling at Brooklyn's MDC, as revealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Mister Softee opens its first permanent store in East Islip, Long Island, offering over 40 flavors and classic treats, maintaining its legacy while embracing new additions like crepes and "burgers."

FIFA announced a halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, a departure from its traditional format, to be orchestrated by Coldplay's team, with a concurrent event in NYC's Times Square.

Tashkent Supermarket has opened a new location in Manhattan's West Village, featuring prepared foods, hot bar items, and groceries, much to the delight of local food enthusiasts.

New York's proposed Medicaid cuts may reduce autism therapy funds, causing concern for care providers and advocates about service impacts for low-income families.

Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers passed away at 84 after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of influential music and a profound impact on multiple genres.

A severe rainstorm in the Tri-State area caused tree fall, power outages, and flooding, with emergency crews responding to clear debris and restore electricity.

Police shot and killed an armed 55-year-old man in a Staten Island Home Depot parking lot after he pointed a gun at them; the incident is under investigation.

The NYPD evacuated Barnard College's Milstein Center due to a bomb threat amidst a pro-Palestinian sit-in protest, resulting in several protester arrests.

The 2025 United Airlines NYC Half will incorporate the Brooklyn Bridge into the race course for the first time, offering runners a new experience due to a reroute caused by construction.

A 59-year-old man was found dead at a Bronx homeless shelter with head trauma. His cause of death is under investigation; no arrests made. Comunilife, the operating nonprofit, expressed condolences and is aiding the investigation.