A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to 43 years after prosecutors say he sexually abused his stepson for seven years, officials say. The sentence includes 10 years of post-release supervision.

Hochul announced $10 million for NY PLATES grants to help food banks buy cold storage, vehicles and make facility upgrades across the state.

A seaplane went down in the East River near Throggs Neck and Whitestone; two passengers were rescued and reported uninjured.

West 8th Street in Greenwich Village was officially co‑named Jimi Hendrix Way on June 10; organizers used the unveiling to launch a TeachRock lesson and honor Electric Lady Studios.

A Bronx woman says an on‑duty NYPD officer sexually abused her from a patrol‑car backseat after a May traffic stop; Internal Affairs has opened a probe.

After a decade of campaigning, Kyra's Law passed both legislative chambers and now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measure would make child safety a top priority in custody cases.

Federal prosecutors say a GPS tracker led to the April 13, 2025 ambush and killing of 24‑year‑old Jermy Ortega in Throggs Neck.

Albany reauthorized J‑51 for a decade with higher caps and new filing rules. Co‑op and condo boards should check eligibility, fees and project dates now.

Federal prosecutors allege Orlando and Mount Dora residents ran a $6.7M kickback scheme that routed corporate contracts to a Florida vendor and produced lavish payouts.

Police are asking for help identifying two people after a 24-year-old was stabbed in Marble Hill on May 14; the victim was taken to a hospital and is stable.

Summer EBT is rolling out in New York City: eligible school‑age kids get a one‑time $120 grocery benefit. Here's who qualifies, when funds arrive, and how to apply.

A planned watch sale in East Flatbush turned into an armed robbery that cost a seller a $5,800 timepiece. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers.

Visible progress at 30-25 Queens Boulevard: a 46-story, 525-foot tower in Long Island City has begun rising above street level and will deliver 561 units and retail.