DOHMH awarded a $6.15M contract to fund therapists for Cure Violence workers — a move that supporters call public‑safety spending and critics say needs stricter oversight.

NYC-DSA slammed Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the NYPD moved to add roughly 580 officers, calling the hires a reversal of his campaign promises and renewing calls to disband controversial units.

A late-night blaze at a Bensonhurst bakery drew 21 FDNY units to 1476 86th St. No injuries were reported and fire marshals are investigating.

A 25‑year‑old woman was attacked inside Union Field Cemetery on May 30; police arrested a suspect and detectives are seeking witnesses and tips.

Gene Shalit, the 'Today' show's longtime critic known for his mustache and pun-filled reviews, died June 12 at 100. His family said he "passed away peacefully."

A Brewster man was arrested after more than 200 tires — valued at roughly $37,000 — were reported missing from a Mavis Discount Tire in Southeast, authorities say.

Longtime WABC anchor Bill Ritter is reportedly set to retire and disclose an Alzheimer's diagnosis on air, ending a decades-long run at Eyewitness News.

A limited 1,500-piece drop of Mayor Mamdani’s $50 World Cup jerseys drew block-long lines at the CityStore and immediate resale listings for hundreds of dollars.

New York State Police are investigating after hikers found a woman's body near Montauk Point; she was identified as Lauren Balik.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a tentative agreement with the Public Employees Federation; the union has posted a 2026–31 tentative agreement and will mail materials to members for a ratification vote.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images Friday seeking help identifying a person tied to robberies across the 102nd and 106th precincts in Queens. Anonymous tips and a reward are available.

Chicago-based Crowe sold a majority stake to KKR in a deal reported to value the firm near $3 billion and to fund technology and hiring. Crowe says it will keep audit work separate while scaling advisory services.

President Trump said a U.S. strike killed Hector "Niño Guerrero" Guerrero Flores, the alleged leader of Tren de Aragua. He was already charged in Manhattan and sanctioned by Treasury.