An Island Park man was arrested after police say he exposed himself and four officers to an unknown substance. Five people were taken to hospitals.

Federal prosecutors say Changli “Sophia” Luo ran a months‑long extortion campaign against Bucks co‑owner Wesley Edens, threatening to publish sexual images unless she was paid. The case is now pending in the Southern District of New York.

A 31-year-old Staten Island man died after his car struck a utility pole and a parked SUV on Forest Avenue late Saturday, police say.

A State Department cable tells consulates to deny visas to applicants who say they fear returning home, a change that could ensnare H‑1B holders, students and travelers.

Officers broke up a 30–40 car drag race in Eastchester early Sunday; at least seven people were taken into custody and multiple summonses were issued.

Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows the 30‑year fixed averaged 6.37% for the week ending May 7, reversing a recent dip and tightening affordability for buyers.

Queensbridge Houses tenants say they've been without cooking gas for weeks while NYCHA's outage portal lists repairs as "in progress."

George Gresham, who rose from hospital housekeeper to lead 1199SEIU, died at 71 after a long illness, the union said.

A Long Island family has sued Uber after their 16‑year‑old was allegedly raped in Bushwick; the accused has been arrested and the suit blames a driver who didn’t verify her age.

Jacob Misiorowski fanned 11 and uncorked multiple 103+ mph heaters in Milwaukee’s 6-0 win — and even Aaron Judge said the rookie is among baseball’s best.

Tenants at 40 Oak St say a neighbor has terrorized their building for years and want the city to act after another arrest. Residents say repeated short stays in custody have not stopped the behavior.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance stills after a 23-year-old woman was shot in the left arm outside 2249 Stillwell Ave; tips are requested.

A Brooklyn NYPD captain was reassigned after a viral clip showed him calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani "not my mayor" and denouncing Democrats; the NYPD says a review is underway.