NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a 46-year-old woman reported a man exposed himself on a northbound N train near Astoria Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

After months in quarantine, the Bronx Zoo’s transatlantic stowaway fox has been cleared of illness and nicknamed Basil following treatment. The zoo will monitor him while arranging next steps.

The Pincus brothers’ Crew hospitality group paid about $4.5M for the Montero Bar building at 73 Atlantic Ave, promising to preserve the Brooklyn Heights dive. The purchase ties the tavern’s future to restaurateurs known for maritime projects.

A Sacred Heart statue at St. Mary’s in East Islip was found beheaded during First Communion weekend; Suffolk County police arrested a suspect who faces criminal mischief charges.

The city set aside $17.3M to expand NYC Reads and NYC Solves, moving math into elementary grades and adding the reading program to more high schools.

Two fires struck Borough Park within 48 hours, culminating in a basement explosion on 18th Avenue that briefly trapped a firefighter. Crews brought the blaze under control while fire marshals investigate.

DEP proposes a 6% citywide water and sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2026; borough hearings are set for early June and the Water Board will vote June 10.

Albany heard arguments Thursday in Volokh v. James over whether New York’s 2022 law forcing platforms to accept reports of “hateful conduct” can survive constitutional review.

NYPD released stills after a predawn robbery attempt on University Avenue where suspects allegedly tried to snatch a necklace from a 60‑year‑old man. Detectives ask anyone with footage to contact Crime Stoppers.

A prolonged, soaking rain will hit New York City Saturday–Sunday, with high rip‑current risk at area beaches and possible minor urban flooding. Plan indoor backups.

An 18‑year‑old volunteer tutor was arraigned after Nassau County police say he sexually abused a 7‑year‑old at Port Washington Public Library.

Kaspersky has sued Digital River and former CEO Barry Kasoff, alleging about $18M in unpaid proceeds as the Minnetonka e-commerce firm wound down. The complaint claims funds were steered to favored creditors and raises fresh questions about the company’s final months.

Six people, including four firefighters, were hurt in a morning blaze at a Riverdale high‑rise. Crews fought the wind‑driven fire for about an hour while marshals opened an inquiry.