An off-duty officer fired one round as three people allegedly tried to steal a catalytic converter in Hamilton Heights early Tuesday, police reports say.

City Council plans to widen Fair Fares to households up to 200% of the poverty line, adding roughly 340,000 riders and increasing annual costs to about $175M.

Tenants at the 438-unit Rutland Plaza say black mold, raw sewage and broken elevators persist despite a $96M preservation award. They’ve sued the landlord and housing agencies to force repairs.

Construction is advancing on the Harbor School's Governors Island expansion, adding classrooms, labs, a gym and a competition pool.

A Manhattan judge sentenced director Carl Erik Rinsch after prosecutors said he diverted $11 million intended for a sci‑fi series into trades and luxury spending. The U.S. Attorney’s Office framed the case as money diverted to investments and cars rather than production.

Police released still frames after a June 8 robbery at 185 Avenue C in the East Village. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips that help ID the suspect.

Bonhams has opened a 42,000‑square‑foot flagship at the restored Steinway Hall on 57th Street, adding galleries, two auction rooms and a public rotunda.

Mayor Mamdani signed Emergency Executive Order No. 2.35 on June 29, 2026, extending the city's asylum‑response emergency for 30 days and directing DSS and DHS to speed a phase‑out plan.

A 4-year-old injured in a June 17 Southern State Parkway crash in Hempstead died June 24, authorities say. State police are searching for a black vehicle that fled the scene.

City Hall reported record affordable housing in FY2025, but new analysis shows most of those units were concentrated in just 10 City Council districts. The result: big totals but uneven neighborhood outcomes.

A 20-year-old NYC Parks employee was arrested in the Bronx after police say he had a 9mm handgun while on duty.

NYPD and Crime Stoppers seek tips after a 30-year-old woman was sexually abused on an R train near West 28th Street. Detectives ask riders to preserve video and call the tip line.

A rare, public sell‑off tied to Sergey Brin's family office highlights how rising costs and rent‑stabilization rules are squeezing New York landlords.