A massive fire ripped through a two‑story building under construction in Glendale early Thursday; Citizen app video captured the blaze and one firefighter was hospitalized.

A man was shot Wednesday in Parkchester and taken to Jacobi Medical Center; police are investigating.

Flatbush tenants say roaches, mold and leaks have made 75 Lenox Road unlivable and are pressing Mayor Mamdani to force repairs. They point to a court order and HPD watchlist.

The NYPD’s 103rd Precinct warned Jamaica commuters that robberies are targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers and shared a checklist of precautions. Officers stressed vigilance on transit and busy corridors.

A Brooklyn teacher was arrested Wednesday and charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse and endangering a 16‑year‑old student, authorities say. The suspect is identified as 48‑year‑old Steven Schnee.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a woman was punched on the Upper West Side; a reward up to $3,500 is being offered for information.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the chest Wednesday in Belmont and remains in critical condition at St. Barnabas Hospital.

A New York man was arrested in Doral after police say he used stolen payment data to rack up more than $90,000 in purchases at luxury South Florida retailers. The alleged activity centered at Aventura Mall.

The NYPD’s 43rd Precinct warned Bronx residents about thieves who approach pedestrians to swap real jewelry for fakes. Keep valuables hidden and report suspicious approaches.

Christine Hunsicker admitted in Manhattan court that she falsified CaaStle’s books and agreed to forfeit nearly $300 million. Sentencing is set for August 5, 2026.

Rep. Ocasio‑Cortez secured more than $11 million in FY26 community funding for Bronx projects, including nearly $3 million for Hunts Point plus grants for waterfront resiliency and transit safety.

Local Law 176 caps CityFHEPS tenants’ rent contributions at 30% of income, blocking a proposed DHS plan to raise it to 40% for long‑term voucher holders. The Council announced the law is now in effect.

Practical checklist for NYC Housing Connect applicants: which documents to gather, credit‑check rules, where to pull free reports, and how much to save for move‑in.