Jonathan Haidt's book and public push have helped move age-based social media limits from debate into law and school policy. The science is contested and young people want a voice.

Two swastikas were carved into a portable toilet at Croton Landing Park; Croton-on-Hudson police and the Westchester DA are investigating.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $150 million in aid for New York State municipalities, increasing Temporary Municipal Assistance and offering up to $10 million for certain cities.

A Brookhaven man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his two stepdaughters and faces a 30-year sentence. The abuse was documented on video and led to his arrest.

An Ocean County grand jury indicted Shaquille Green on Feb. 18 on murder and weapons charges in the Sept. 6, 2025 killing of Toraya Reid, sister of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.

A Chinese national was convicted in Syracuse for smuggling 207 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. from New York City to the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation.

Manhattan D.A. announced the indictment of Germaine Parham for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Stuyvesant Town. He faces multiple charges, including predatory sexual assault and rape.

After years of scaffolding and ownership fights, the Flatiron Building’s upper floors have been converted into private residences, marking the first time the triangular tower will be lived in. The project blends painstaking restoration with luxury interiors and deep financing.

Russian national Nomma Zarubina has pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI regarding her ties to Russian intelligence and committing naturalization fraud.

A balcony at a Morrisania high‑rise caught fire Friday morning, drawing nearly 80 FDNY responders and leaving two people with minor injuries.

A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years for the 2022 killing of NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes‑Gomez. Family members delivered emotional impact statements in court.

NYCHA will test induction cooktops in 100 apartments under a state‑backed challenge that could scale to thousands of replacements. The pilot aims to cut pollution and avoid costly upgrades.

Top two floors collapsed at 556 Howard Ave, seriously injuring a construction worker; the DOB has issued a full stop-work order and plans enforcement actions.