A lithium‑ion battery sparked heavy smoke at the Williamsburgh branch of the Brooklyn Public Library Sunday; FDNY extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Semita and Pan Chapin sweet breads from Genesis Bakery in Bay Shore were recalled after state tests found undeclared soy. Consumers with soy allergies are urged not to eat affected packages.

Neighbors say oil tanks were removed and test results haven't been shared as the city moves ahead with emergency demolition of the Roosevelt Island steam plant. A town hall is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

A Bushwick bookstore has launched a $50K fundraiser to buy the Bureau of General Services — Queer Division, which faces an April closure. The campaign has raised about $16,655 so far.

Mostly sunny Monday with a high near 54°F and blustery northwest winds. A Small Craft Advisory on ocean waters may affect ferry and waterfront plans this afternoon.

Early Sunday a group of thieves tried to take multiple luxury cars from a West 43rd Street garage; an attendant shut the gate and a stolen McLaren later crashed nearby. Authorities say the suspects fled and no arrests had been announced.

Two men were left in critical condition after a shooting in Cypress Hills Sunday evening. Police say a person of interest is in custody as detectives investigate.

A union-organized petition with nearly 11,000 signatures asks a Bronx judge to spare Sgt. Erik Duran prison time after a manslaughter conviction in the 'cooler' death.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released photos after a March 30 Sunset Park attack that left a 28-year-old robbed and beaten; eight suspects are being sought.

A state bill would require the MTA to notify riders within 24 hours of bed‑bug infestations on trains and buses. The measure cleared the Assembly and now sits in the Senate.

French chef Cyril Lignac will open Bar Des Prés at Rudin’s 345 Park Avenue, joining a brasserie and bakery in roughly 22,000 sq ft with a 2027 target opening.

Mayor Mamdani’s team is exploring ways to steer the foreclosure sale of 38 East Harlem buildings toward nonprofit buyers after years of code violations and tenant fights.

Marex is relocating its NYC offices to Rudin’s 560 Lexington, taking nearly 40,000 sq ft and opening up a large sublease block at Two Grand Central. The deal underscores demand for upgraded Midtown space.