Mostly cloudy Friday, April 24, 2026, with a high near 61°F. Rain likely Saturday with pockets up to an inch in spots.

A pre-dawn fire at a Bath Beach impound lot gutted up to two dozen vehicles; there were no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

A New York Times podcast episode on "microlooting" and comments about the Mangione case has sparked national backlash and a debate over whether analysis crossed into endorsement.

Kenya Tilford was sentenced to life without parole after a jury found she tortured and killed her partner; prosecutors called it Westchester’s first use of the torture‑murder statute.

Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.

A waterfront parcel at 206 Kent Ave tied to plans for a Williamsburg Trader Joe’s sold on April 23, 2026, ending years of ownership churn and raising questions about Kent Avenue retail.

Storefront occupancy in Union Square climbed to 91% — the highest since the pandemic — as city and BID plans for a 14th Street and park makeover accelerate.

Nasdaq will roll out data and market tools to support a move to a 23‑hour U.S. trading day, targeting Dec. 6, 2026 as a go‑live while regulators and plumbing align.

ServiceNow and IBM rocked markets on Thursday, triggering a broad selloff in software names as investors fretted over AI’s impact on subscription businesses.

A statue in Queens was spray‑painted with anti‑religious messages on March 21. Police are offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Amtrak sued Metro‑North in federal court Thursday, accusing the commuter railroad of blocking access needed for Penn Station Access and East River tunnel work. The move clouds a long‑promised service boost for the Bronx.

Three people were stabbed outside a Laurelton home after a dispute over a French bulldog urinating on a lawn. Victims are expected to recover and a suspect is in custody.

A rezoning filing would clear the way for roughly 381 apartments at 36-04 Bud Place in Flushing, a private proposal that intersects with long-running Flushing West planning. Community groups and city review will shape whether the project moves forward.