A Pittsfield man was arrested after state police say he repeatedly sexually assaulted a 14‑year‑old resident at a Valatie group home. He faces 35 counts and is jailed.

A man arrested in Florida was extradited to Ulster County and charged in the death of a 29‑year‑old Ellenville mother, police say. Community members have launched a fund for her children.

Bayonne's planning board approved a three-building South Cove project at 1 Lefante Way that would add nearly 700 homes, a 125‑room hotel and new retail.

Partners at Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader approved a historic merger to form a 3,100‑lawyer firm with roughly $3.6B in revenue, set to begin operations July 1.

Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement over an October 2023 Xfinity data breach that touched tens of millions of customers. Eligible people who were mailed breach notices can file claims through Aug. 14, 2026.

Toyota is recalling 9,139 Lexus RC, GS and IS models because a low‑pressure fuel pump may fail and cause engine stalls. Dealers will replace the pump free and owner notices begin in early June.

SkyFOX footage shows heavy smoke over Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx; officials have not yet confirmed details.

A new East Flatbush lottery at Utica Crescent lists studios from $739 and one-bedrooms from $784. The state's Housing Search waitlist is accepting applications.

A Manhattan ruling in February has spurred law‑firm advisories and contract changes after judges found consumer AI chats can be discoverable. Lawyers are urging enterprise tools and stricter prompts.

A brush fire burned in Central Park Tuesday night, video shows. FDNY says the blaze occurred during the spring brush‑fire window and has deployed detection cameras.

Delivery‑only Orbital Kitchens has leased the full ground‑floor retail bay at 288 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, giving the ghost‑kitchen operator a visible Brooklyn storefront. The deal highlights demand for ground‑floor retail as new housing arrives.

A Haverstraw man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for enticement of a minor while he remains jailed on a 2022 Rockland County murder charge.

Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu urged the city to reactivate ferry service from West 125th to Edgewater before the World Cup, saying piers are ready and federal grants are available. The proposal aims to ease Hudson crossings and tap a May 11 funding deadline.