After a landlord pushed a 70%+ rent hike, city and state funds helped the United Senior Center in Sunset Park reopen and sign a 10-year lease.

Carlos Almanzar Toribio pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced this week after prosecutors said he fled the scene of the BQE crash that killed off‑duty Officer Jay Peña.

A 169‑unit affordable lottery is open for Starhill Phase II in Morris Heights. Studios start at $777 and applications are due Sept. 8, 2026.

A reform coalition says it has the votes to replace Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and has tapped Julio Peña to lead the Brooklyn Democrats. The contest comes ahead of a September executive committee vote.

A viral video shows an attendee at a Brooklyn Boiler Room event jumping on and stomping protesters who had staged a die‑in; organizers say they are reviewing footage.

Two people were shot inside a Canarsie deli Friday; both were taken to Brookdale Hospital and are expected to recover.

A 15-year-old was robbed inside 3386 Jerome Avenue on May 29. NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images and is offering up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest.

A child fell from an apartment window at 593 Oak Terrace in Mott Haven Friday; FDNY said the child was conscious and taken to Harlem Pediatrics.

A sinkhole at Webster Avenue and East 182nd in Belmont has neighbors worried about tire damage and traffic disruptions. City agencies say they are looking into it.

Volunteers say tents, drug use and illegal dumping are making Pelham Bay's Westchester Ave fields unsafe; league leaders pressed city officials for enforcement and repairs.

WWE returns to Madison Square Garden this Saturday with a stacked card, a Jalen Brunson cameo and a tie‑in to Fanatics Fest weekend energy.

New York State’s official World Cup Final watch experience will be at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on July 19. Metro‑North is directing riders to Valhalla Station and recommends the TrainTime app for live updates.

Hazy, smoky morning gives way to heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, July 18. A Flood Watch is in effect and air quality is poor — expect gusty winds and downpours.