A federal jury convicted Lamar Williams of the 2013 murder of Rasheed Barton, with prosecutors linking the crime to gang activities. He faces a life sentence.

Albany lawmakers want to tweak the Foundation Aid formula and add roughly $1B to NYC schools — a push that collides with NAEP gains in some lower‑spending states.

A traffic stop on I‑684 uncovered a hidden compartment with heroin, cocaine and about $24,000; a Queens man was arrested and arraigned in Carmel.

Bronx prosecutors say a former Icahn Charter coach was indicted after an alleged Dec. 23, 2024 motel rape of a 14‑year‑old. Police are urging witnesses to step forward.

Neighbors packed a tense hearing after the city announced a First Avenue transitional shelter, splitting the Upper East Side between safety fears and calls for more beds.

Tests of neighborhood snow piles found elevated lead, road salt and fecal‑associated bacteria; experts say keep kids away from sidewalk mounds.

A Dresher man was arrested after prosecutors say a murder‑for‑hire plot to kill his ex and two others in New York was foiled when the would‑be triggerman went to police.

After 32 years, Jonathan Miller is stepping away from the Elliman market reports to focus on a new neighborhood index, while Douglas Elliman builds its own data program.

Wegmans recalled a short run of FYFGA organic chicken noodle soup over possible red plastic fragments; affected cups list lot codes and a Feb. 17 best-by date.

An unvaccinated infant who recently traveled abroad tested positive for measles, marking New York City’s first case of 2026 and prompting contact tracing.

Harrow New York is cutting advertised tuition by about 42% to attract students to its Oakdale campus, including a two-year $15,000 Pioneer’s Scholarship.

Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God arrives at The Metropolitan Opera House on March 30 for a one-night NYC premiere featuring Jessie Mueller, Santino Fontana and a 135-voice BYU choir.

Estée Lauder sued Walmart, saying counterfeit La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique and Tom Ford products were sold on Walmart.com; the company seeks damages and an injunction.