A signaling breakdown on the Lexington Avenue line jammed 4, 5 and 6 trains during Wednesday's evening rush, forcing major delays and cross‑honoring at Grand Central.

A 23‑year‑old was slashed Wednesday night outside 5812 Eighth Ave in Sunset Park; police arrested 45‑year‑old Lin Zheng and recovered two knives. The victim is in stable condition.

A 26-year-old Scarsdale man was charged after his 71‑year‑old mother was found dead inside their Butler Road home.

HPD inspectors found a Class C lead violation at a Kingsbridge Heights apartment, but the tenant says management only covered mold — and he no longer sleeps inside.

The city posted an Assistant Commissioner role to lead the rebuild of the BQE’s triple‑cantilever, installing a single official to steer design, review and community outreach. The hire turns years of planning into a project‑management test for City Hall.

Showers and scattered storms are likely after 2 p.m. with brief heavy rain possible. Highs near 82°F and hotter Friday.

Connor Murphy, a Texas‑born fitness influencer, reportedly drowned in a Samut Prakan lake near his rented home. Authorities found vandalism at the property and have ordered forensic testing.

Surveillance stills posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers link a person to robberies in the Bronx and Brooklyn; investigators offer up to $3,500 for tips.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for help after a 63-year-old woman was allegedly groped inside a Bensonhurst shop. Tips could qualify for up to $3,500.

A new CheckbookNYC tool from the Comptroller maps contract registration delays that leave nonprofits and vendors waiting for payments.

Fieldston Power completed a 72-building community solar network that enrolls low-income households in credits and helps owners finance Local Law 97 compliance.

State courts will bar recording-capable smart glasses and require visitors to surrender them at checkpoints starting July 20. The rule applies across the Unified Court System.

The City Council approved a law to let sanitation crews place large adhesive warnings on cars that block street sweepers. DSNY says the change targets repeat offenders; drivers and advocates warn of residue and overreach.