Senate Democrats advanced a package in Albany to tighten utility oversight, require smart‑meter alerts and expand consumer protections as energy bills climb.

Hochul says New York will invest up to $70M to help nonprofits and houses of worship shore up security. The funding targets physical and cybersecurity upgrades administered by DCJS.

A chain‑reaction crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway early Thursday killed one driver and sent others to SBH Health System. NYPD Highway detectives are investigating.

Mamdani’s administration is pitching a city‑backed, privately run insurance program to lower property and liability premiums for subsidized and rent‑stabilized apartments. Officials say the fund could cover tens of thousands of units if the plan scales as designed.

Multiple people were shot Wednesday at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow; police say details are limited as detectives investigate. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and her husband reported $1.86 million in combined income for 2025, with filings showing high pay, charitable giving and foreign investments. The couple’s full investment disclosure is expected in a state ethics filing due May 15.

Alvin Bragg is touting his office’s numbers — claiming Manhattan shootings are down about 70% during his tenure. The figures come from D.A. tallies and have prompted scrutiny and debate.

A 27-year-old rider says she was exposed on a northbound 6 train near Canal Street; NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips and offering a reward.

Mamdani’s DOT wants a full-length protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria. The plan revives a fight with firefighters, merchants and a judge’s earlier order.

The Putnam County Courier and Putnam County News & Recorder stopped publishing in early April, leaving a gap in local coverage and legal notices across Putnam County.

Brooklyn logged 324 commercial transactions and roughly $2.2 billion in Q1 2026, led by midsize multifamily and mixed‑use trades that kept deal flow churning.

State investigators released body‑cam clips showing the moments before Adrian Cevallos was tased in Queens; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. The family has sued the city.

The FTC opened a 47‑page review of food and grocery delivery pricing, arguing that “free delivery” ads often hide mandatory fees and asking for public comment.