A Brooklyn owner says his Pomeranian died during a prolonged labor after being sent home by a vet; his lawsuit seeks $3 million in punitive damages.

A 49-year-old man was arrested after police say he threw a cellphone that struck a baby and then the child's mother near Bryant Park; the infant suffered only minor injuries.

Five FDNY firefighters were hurt fighting a late‑night blaze at 212 E. Broadway; four were treated at NewYork‑Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. Fire marshals have opened an investigation.

A Brooklyn social‑studies teacher has been identified as the host of a tinfoil‑hat conspiracy podcast pushing antisemitic claims; the DOE has referred the matter for review.

Michael Bloomberg asked a Manhattan court to block a July 22 deposition in a suit by former campaign staff who say he promised pay through November 2020. A recent federal ruling allowed at least one worker to press a claim against Bloomberg personally.

A 67-year-old man died after a Hyundai jumped a curb and struck him on a Brooklyn sidewalk Saturday. Police say the crash followed a two-car collision and an investigation is underway.

A 70-year-old woman was shoved onto tracks at the 57th St–7th Ave station Saturday; riders pulled her to safety and police are searching for the suspect.

A 63-year-old Bronx man allegedly rammed a Subaru through Beyoncé and Jay‑Z’s East Hampton gate; police charged him and say motive and medical issues are being investigated.

An 81-year-old woman was punched in Jackson Heights; police are seeking tips and offering up to $3,500.

A 32-year-old rider was attacked and robbed on a southbound R train near 57th Street during the early commute; NYPD Crime Stoppers released a wanted alert and seeks tips.

F-16s intercepted a civilian plane after it entered a World Cup temporary flight restriction over New York on July 17; officials say flares were used and no injuries were reported.

The State Department is reportedly weighing a plan that could require some overseas green‑card applicants to post refundable bonds — possibly up to $100,000 — to show they won’t rely on public benefits.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Tuesday into Wednesday.