Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov told the U.N. Security Council to press Hamas to disarm, saying weapons removal is a precondition for rebuilding Gaza. The move ties reconstruction to verified decommissioning.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released still frames after a May 7 parking-lot robbery at 610 Exterior Street; one suspect fled on the victim’s electric scooter. Detectives ask anyone with video to call the tipline.

Detectives released images after a 41-year-old woman said she was groped at the Beverley Road Q station. Authorities ask anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers.

State data show New York private payrolls fell by 10,200 in April while the unemployment rate held at 4.6%, a mixed picture against modest national gains.

Overdose deaths in New York fell 22% in the latest year, continuing a three‑year slide as officials and researchers debate what's behind the decline. Local programs and a possible drug‑supply change are both being cited.

Federal prosecutors say 11 people, including three Yonkers residents, ran a black‑market for temporary license plates that racked up roughly $15 million in unpaid tolls and tickets.

Ryan Serhant told CNBC pending contracts climbed about 10% in the last four weeks; Redfin and NAR data show rising contract activity but with big regional differences.

A New York bill would set a single annual date for new health‑insurance mandates, reopening a fight over whether mandates push premiums higher for small businesses.

An 18-year-old was slashed near Rockefeller Center early Thursday and is recovering at Bellevue. Police say the male attacker fled the scene and investigators are canvassing for tips.

A Metropolis-managed garage pulled nine federal vehicles after activists protested outside the lot, sharpening scrutiny of where ICE parks in Manhattan. The conflict ties into Pier 40’s expiring contract and a federal RFP for 150 spaces.

A Bronx man was indicted May 21, 2026, in the 2025 killing of 14‑year‑old Caleb Rijos. The case has been marked by competency rulings and community memorials.

The Commerce Department unveiled a $2B CHIPS‑funded quantum package that includes $1B for IBM’s new foundry and minority equity stakes in several startups.

Dashcam footage released this week shows the moment a man was struck on I‑87 near Exit 14. The Attorney General's office is reviewing the off‑duty officer's role.