A 56-year-old Riverdale woman was choked and robbed opposite 6661 Broadway; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted flyer and is offering a reward.

A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint outside 4408 8th Avenue Sunday night. NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images and is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

The City Council approved a smaller‑than‑expected reduction to the UBT personal‑income tax credit, phasing benefits by income tiers; the law is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026.

GOP campaigns have poured millions into immigration ads this year, outpacing Democrats in volume and cost as parties jockey for control of the midterm narrative. Ad trackers show high-dollar buys and messaging that links the border to crime and the economy.

Federal prosecutors say a defendant coordinated massive cocaine shipments into Long Island, the EDNY post said. The office offered few details; court filings are expected.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a June 12 Brownsville assault where a 45-year-old man was struck and a bottle of prescription medication was stolen.

After more than 20 years on the run, Dr. Ronald L. Fischer was arrested off the New York–New Jersey coast and is now in U.S. custody in Manhattan.

A motorcycle crash in Queens left one person dead and three seriously hurt on July 17, 2026, while a separate Brooklyn collision injured three more, local reports say.

Two Trees CEO Jed Walentas quietly settled a court fight with Will McDonough over a hurricane‑damaged Baker’s Bay home and a JAMS award of about $300,000. The terms were not disclosed.

A Brooklyn woman took a $3 million top prize on a $10 100Xtra scratch‑off bought at a Hanson Place newsstand and accepted a $1.24M lump sum.

A Manhattan firm has proposed a 106‑unit affordable tower at 1701 Boone Avenue, setting up a rezoning fight around Starlight Park.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday he will skip New York City's public matching funds for his 2029 bid after a filing showed roughly $304K in early donations.

Hazy, smoky skies hit NYC Friday with air quality poor in spots. Strong storms and heavy downpours are possible Saturday, July 18.