David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, emailed The Post saying he expects to go to heaven and skipped a parole hearing earlier this month, reopening victims' wounds.

A 32-year-old man was stabbed inside a Sackett Street supportive housing building in Gowanus; residents say the attack has intensified safety concerns as police search for a suspect.

NewYork‑Presbyterian reported a $240M net loss even as operating income improved, underscoring how non‑operating swings can overwhelm hospital finances.

The Fed proposed a narrow “payment account” to let eligible fintechs settle directly on Fed rails while denying full bank backstops — a move that splits fintechs and banks.

Light showers are likely Thursday in NYC with highs near 61°F. The unsettled pattern continues through the weekend, with boating impacts and a warm‑up next week.

Kenneth J. Fusco, a 45‑year Harrison firefighter and Ground Zero responder, has died from illnesses linked to his 9/11 service. The department called it a line‑of‑duty death.

An 18-year-old was shot outside a home in Springfield Gardens on Wednesday; police say the suspect fled on a scooter and the victim is expected to recover.

Save the Sound’s May 19 beach grades show 77% of sampled Long Island Sound beaches earned A or B, but several Westchester shores tested poorly after rain.

The MTA board approved a $120.8M purchase of 92 clean‑diesel express coaches for Staten Island, replacing an aging fleet while electrification projects continue. Deliveries are slated for late 2028–2029.

A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 forced the temporary closure of a LaGuardia runway on May 20; crews are repairing the pavement and monitoring travel impacts ahead of Memorial Day.

REI's SoHo flagship will close in July, with roughly 72 employees affected, according to Crain's New York Business. The accelerated timeline tightens transfer and severance questions.

A Manhattan man tied to recent dog maulings was arraigned after prosecutors say he led police on a Saw Mill Parkway chase with three children inside.

Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after a March bar altercation in Westfield and was sentenced to 180 days' probation.