Attorney General Letitia James joined Neighborhood Defender Service picketers in Harlem, backing workers pressing for better pay and health coverage. Her post on X underscored broad labor pressure across the city.

A 20-year-old scooter rider, identified as Ajpop Walter, died after a minivan struck him near 14th Avenue and 77th Street in Dyker Heights. Police say the driver remained at the scene and the NYPD is investigating.

A 29-year-old man was found unresponsive in a Bronx Criminal Court holding cell and later pronounced dead; the DOC says the death is under investigation.

H&M will eliminate 76 corporate roles at its Fifth Avenue office as the company continues store closures and an organizational reshuffle. The moves follow recent public filings and a WARN notice.

A Brentwood 3-year-old died after being pulled from a Central Islip pool; Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

NYPD Crime Stoppers circulated a wanted alert after a 35-year-old woman was punched aboard a B46 bus near Utica Avenue and Avenue H; police are asking for tips.

NYPD Crime Stoppers seeks tips after a 22-year-old was punched inside an apartment near 89th Avenue and 118th Street; the suspect reportedly wrapped a metal bracelet around his fist and fled.

A hedgehog volunteers named Honey died after being found doused in blue-and-yellow paint in a Yeadon garden; rescuers tried to remove the paint and four people were arrested.

A late-night second-alarm fire ripped through a home on Virgil Place in Castle Hill; FDNY brought the blaze under control and no injuries were reported. Fire marshals are investigating.

One hundred northern bobwhite quail were released at Hempstead Harbor Nature Trail to help control ticks and teach students about conservation.

Jonathan Bock resigned as co‑CEO of Blackstone’s private‑credit fund on July 20; Brad Marshall will run BCRED alone as the vehicle deals with heavy redemption requests.

Volker Türk won a second four‑year term as U.N. human rights chief despite opposition from the U.S., Israel and Russia. The vote exposed sharp divisions over how the U.N. should press powers on Gaza and China.

Alley Pond Golf Center in Douglaston reopened after a $10M overhaul, adding simulators, ball-tracking tech and a planned mini golf course.