At least 500 Knicks fans turned Bennett Park into an impromptu party Saturday as celebrations rippled across New York City after Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

A Yonkers man admitted possessing more than 40 kilograms of cocaine after a traffic stop on I‑87, prosecutors say.

Registration opened June 12 for expanded free Learn to Swim classes across NYC. The program covers ages 1–17, runs July 6–Aug. 28 and offers thousands of lottery seats.

Warm Sunday turns stormy tonight with possible damaging gusts. High rip‑current risk and coastal flood advisories are in effect for some shorelines.

A Brooklyn jury awarded $18 million to a survivor who says he was abused at P.S. 15, Herman Law said, calling it a landmark Child Victims Act win.

A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to 43 years after prosecutors say he sexually abused his stepson for seven years, officials say. The sentence includes 10 years of post-release supervision.

Hochul announced $10 million for NY PLATES grants to help food banks buy cold storage, vehicles and make facility upgrades across the state.

A seaplane went down in the East River near Throggs Neck and Whitestone; two passengers were rescued and reported uninjured.

West 8th Street in Greenwich Village was officially co‑named Jimi Hendrix Way on June 10; organizers used the unveiling to launch a TeachRock lesson and honor Electric Lady Studios.

A Bronx woman says an on‑duty NYPD officer sexually abused her from a patrol‑car backseat after a May traffic stop; Internal Affairs has opened a probe.

After a decade of campaigning, Kyra's Law passed both legislative chambers and now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measure would make child safety a top priority in custody cases.

Federal prosecutors say a GPS tracker led to the April 13, 2025 ambush and killing of 24‑year‑old Jermy Ortega in Throggs Neck.

Albany reauthorized J‑51 for a decade with higher caps and new filing rules. Co‑op and condo boards should check eligibility, fees and project dates now.