A Las Raíces lottery in East Harlem lists studios from $788 and one-bedrooms under $1,000. Unit counts, income bands and application details are on NYC Housing Connect.

The NYPD’s 122nd Precinct warned Staten Island residents about a jewelry-swap con that targets older adults. Keep chains covered and report suspicious approaches.

An adult woman's body was recovered from the Long Island Sound off Lloyd Harbor Monday evening. Suffolk County homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

A 15-year-old was allegedly slashed inside William H. Taft High School on April 13; police say a student is in custody and charges are pending.

After Eden converts a daytime Vietnamese café into a Southeast Asian–flavored cocktail bar, bringing coffee, quirky pastries and late-night drinks to Orchard Street.

RecruitNY open houses roll across Long Island as New York tries to rebuild thousands of lost volunteer firefighters and shore up local coverage. Departments are offering perks and lawmakers are weighing modest pay.

NYC Public Schools are rolling out Hidden Voices lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history as part of a city effort to curb religion‑based harassment. Teachers say training and classroom time will determine whether the materials stick.

A $100 million BATWorks initiative will turn the Brooklyn Army Terminal into a climate tech testing ground, promising hundreds of local jobs and pilots ahead of a 2028 launch.

Clear skies and about 67°F Tuesday morning; highs near 79°F and a Small Craft Advisory on ocean waters through 6 p.m.

A red Kia rammed a police cruiser during a Gravesend traffic stop and crashed two miles away; police arrested two men and an officer was treated for minor injuries.

A Newark man wanted in a Massapequa law‑firm fraud case was arrested in Colorado after applying for a jail‑guard job and extradited back to Nassau County. Prosecutors say he skipped sentencing and now faces bail‑jumping charges.

Pickleball returns to Central Park next week as Wollman Rink is converted into 14 courts. CityPickle's 2026 lineup includes daily play, clinics and community sessions.

A Freeport couple was indicted after prosecutors say their 3‑year‑old daughter was found emaciated with untreated injuries and third‑degree burns, according to the DA.