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Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to keep New York gun sales in person as federal regulators loosen firearm rules.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Two Brooklyn subway junctions are at the center of the MTA’s latest plan to reduce cascading delays and speed up service.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Four armed men allegedly invaded a Belmont apartment, held a family at gunpoint and fired two shots before fleeing with valuables.
Janette Sadik-Khan is back in New York’s transit power structure, pushing fast buses, street fixes and smarter subway upgrades.
A 71-year-old Marine Park man was robbed at gunpoint while getting into his car, police said. The thief got away with his watch, wallet and about $780.
Omari Scott received 50 years for sex trafficking and orchestrating a rival’s murder at Brooklyn’s Penn Track. A co-defendant is still awaiting sentencing.
The MTA’s annual budget deficits could approach $900 million by 2030 as labor, health care and paratransit costs rise.
A 66-year-old Suffolk County driving instructor faces child-endangerment charges after police accused him of making sexually explicit comments to minor students.
Food & Drinks in ...
Astoria’s iconic La Guli Pastry Shop has closed for good after 89 years on Ditmars Boulevard. The family-run bakery leaves behind generations of cannoli, cookies and neighborhood memories.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
EncoreAI has raised $30 million and moved its headquarters from Israel to Manhattan, with plans to build a 40-person New York team.
Two unidentified people are wanted after a Brooklyn commercial robbery involving a knife, diapers and food.
The Dutch has transformed its SoHo oyster bar into a nine-seat Martini counter with customizable drinks, frozen Martini ice and just nine hot beef sandwiches per night.
Three people allegedly punched and kicked an Astoria man before stealing his necklace and bracelet. NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying them.
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