Community groups warn the city's FY27 proposal omits NYC Benefits funding, threatening enrollment help and language services for immigrant families.

A Brooklyn patient says a nurse at Brookdale Hospital drugged and sexually assaulted her during an overnight stay; records show earlier complaints in New Jersey.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said a months‑long NYPD probe produced a “major gang takedown” in Brooklyn. The initial post gave few operational details as the borough’s prosecutors and police prepare formal filings.

Bruce Blakeman drew fierce backlash after saying Brad Lander "would be a camp guard" on TV. The comment touched off condemnations from elected Democrats and Jewish groups across the city.

Residents at Story Towers say power was cut without warning on June 23, leaving apartments sweltering and some tenants sick while questions swirl over a large unpaid bill.

Active listings climbed for the 15th straight month in May, but agents say starter homes remain scarce and competitive across many markets.

The New York Times amended its June 25 complaint, dropping a claim against OpenAI and refocusing its allegations on Microsoft in a major copyright battle.

Sen. Chris Murphy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal unveiled the Living Wage for All Act, a plan to phase the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour and end subminimum wages.

NYC DOT will install 24/7 red-painted bus lanes on East 116th Street this summer, adding protected bike lanes, curb changes and camera enforcement. The moves aim to speed crosstown trips for tens of thousands of riders.

Fog and light rain this morning; showers likely into Saturday. Heat builds late weekend into next week.

Gov. Hochul granted a two‑year waiver to pause an hours‑based rule that threatened cuts to NYC childcare vouchers, buying the city until 2028 to fix funding and rules.

Six family members were found dead in a Mechanicville apartment after a welfare check. Investigators recovered a note and medications; autopsies are pending.

Two men were attacked on Avenue A in the East Village; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted bulletin and is offering a reward for tips.