Mostly sunny and warm Tuesday in NYC with gusts to 30+ mph and an elevated fire-spread risk; the state burn ban runs through May 14, 2026.

A 34‑year‑old man was slashed outside the Five Below on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park Monday; police say a large knife was used and the victim is expected to recover.

Global Net Lease will acquire Modiv Industrial in an all‑stock $535M merger, adding a 42‑property industrial portfolio and a Raleigh precast plant.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has tapped Rep. Joe Morelle to lead a New York push to explore legal and constitutional responses after the Supreme Court's Callais ruling. Morelle will meet Albany leaders to weigh options including a potential constitutional amendment.

Saher Alghorra’s Gaza photographs, documenting hunger, ruined hospitals and displaced families, won the 2026 Pulitzer for Breaking News Photography.

The AP won a Pulitzer for a three‑year probe that traced surveillance tools from Silicon Valley to China and back into U.S. systems. The reporting raises fresh questions about oversight and tech policy.

Retired NYPD Chief John Chell, a Bay Ridge native, announced an independent bid for New York City mayor in 2029 in a short social-video. He positioned himself as a 'purple' wildcard focused on public safety.

An Oregon federal judge refused to dismiss Columbia Sportswear's trademark suit against Columbia University, leaving claims over one-word "Columbia" apparel to move forward in Portland federal court.

Albany passed a ninth short-term budget extender on Monday, buying more time for talks over auto insurance, climate policy and a proposed pied-à-terre tax.

Mount Sinai returned to roughly break-even in 2025 after a steep 2024 loss, helped by pharmacy revenue and cost moves including the Beth Israel closure.

CompStat shows a sharp jump in stolen vehicles on Staten Island; borough leaders are pushing for more NYPD patrols, license‑plate readers and legal fixes.

DOT’s draft would net roughly 43 miles of truck routes, steering more freight to highways and industrial corridors while the map moves into CAPA rule‑making.

A conditional deal with Queens prosecutors could let a longtime Astoria principal avoid criminal conviction if he resigns and completes treatment — a move accusers call a half‑measure. The federal civil suit against him will continue.