CBS reports two Queens churches were vandalized within two weeks, prompting renewed concern among clergy and police. Investigations are ongoing.

White House lawyer Kara Westercamp apologized at a Senate hearing for inflammatory social posts about senators and Jan. 6, putting her trade‑court nomination under scrutiny.

Ilan Bracha’s IB Global paid $9.5M for 3 East 48th Street, the smaller neighbor to the Scribner Building in Midtown, setting up a possible redevelopment or retail play.

Outcry in East Harlem after a plea gave a 31‑year‑old immigrant six months for assaulting a 14‑year‑old in a bodega bathroom; sentencing is set for April 27.

Rapper Desiigner was arrested in South Carolina on suspicion of domestic violence after a March incident that police say involved his partner and child.

Warm afternoon near 70°F before a cold front brings showers and gusty winds tonight; small craft advisory in effect for New York Harbor.

A touring documentary about Penn Yan midwife Elizabeth Catlin has energized locals and advocates pushing a state bill to license certified professional midwives. The film is rekindling a policy fight over access to community births.

Phoenix says its airport rescue rigs don’t broadcast on tower displays; the city is reviewing whether to outfit ARFF units with transponders after a deadly LaGuardia collision. Federal guidance and funding pathways exist, officials say.

Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn daycare employee stole millions in tuition to fund a lavish lifestyle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The case is under federal investigation.

TB cases and antibiotic‑resistant infections are rising in the U.S., with New York among the areas reporting notable increases in provisional data. Health officials urge testing and shorter, more tolerable treatment options.

NYPD closed West 2nd Street between Avenue Y and Avenue Z after reporting a suspicious device. Officials warned of delays and asked the public to avoid the block.

Chetrit Group plans to demolish a five‑story mixed‑use building at 9 East 36th Street in Midtown South, a move that would clear a narrow lot for potential redevelopment.

State police say an I‑684 traffic stop in Lewisboro uncovered an electronically operated hidden compartment holding roughly 2 kg of cocaine and fentanyl; two NYC men were arrested.