A discarded smoothie straw is now central to the 1984 Lynbrook murder probe, prosecutors say DNA ties a Long Island man to the killing.

Nassau prosecutors say a Hempstead mother swung her 21-month-old daughter into a concrete wall; the child was treated, released to her father and has since recovered. The mother has been indicted and is due back in court May 19.

President Trump warned he may slap a "big tariff" on the UK over its digital services tax, reviving a trade fight that could raise costs for companies and markets.

A class-action suit and new reporting have renewed questions about whether yeshivas teach enough secular subjects. The case challenges budget language advocates say weakened oversight.

A Manhattan man received 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after admitting he secretly filmed sexual encounters; victims and prosecutors say the punishment is too light.

Extell has filed DOB plans for an 86‑story, near‑1,200‑foot tower at the former ABC/Disney campus, proposing 430 apartments and a 20% affordable set‑aside.

A sinkhole between East 93rd and 94th Streets closed part of the East River Esplanade; residents say repeated delays have produced dangerous detours.

Companion bills in Albany would create a 15‑foot safety buffer for on‑duty first responders and make refusal after a warning a misdemeanor, sparking rallies and pushback.

An unidentified person handed a teller a note at the Citi branch at 4249 Broadway on April 23 and left with about $500. NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for tips.

Zaro's Cafe, a Huntington Station mainstay since 1993, will close Saturday. An equipment auction is scheduled days later.

SelectCare's WARN filing shows its Manhattan office will close June 30, 2026, and 59 employees will be laid off. The move raises questions about client care continuity and worker support.

A 41-year-old woman died after a Jeep Wrangler overturned on the RFK Bridge; southbound lanes were closed for hours while police investigated.

The NY Attorney General’s OSI says prosecutors could not disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that officers were justified in the March 6 Staten Island shooting. A final report will follow.