A Staten Island councilmember wants to shift NYC general elections to nonpartisan ranked-choice ballots, removing party labels and sending the change to voters as a charter amendment.

Dozens of students crawled through a Nyack culvert during a field trip and emerged behind a restaurant; officials say all were uninjured. The mayor plans a safety review.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi asked Goldman CEO David Solomon for answers after reports the bank would keep Kathy Ruemmler as an adviser despite DOJ files linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ford is recalling 548,463 Expeditions after console chrome trim can peel and create sharp edges; dealers will replace affected parts free.

The Port Morris taproom reopened its backyard for free Knicks watch parties after a February shutdown, drawing hundreds as fans gathered around a giant outdoor screen.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after shots were fired outside 796 Lincoln Place; investigators are seeking tips and video.

A 12-year-old sixth grader choked and died at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers; the district has counselors on hand as police investigate.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a 55‑year‑old woman was groped on Bay Street; investigators are seeking tips and footage.

An ADL‑JLens analysis says excluding 47 companies that do business with Israel could cost NYC pension funds roughly $37.5B over the next decade, hitting retirees and taxpayers.

The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit at Madison Square Garden, and OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left gave New York a 107-106 win and a 3-1 Finals lead.

Consumer Reports and Yuka tested common snacks and found additive levels that raise long‑term exposure concerns; the group is urging the FDA to set clearer limits.

A Housing Connect lottery at Waterline Square lists dozens of income‑restricted units — some advertised under $1,000 — inside a luxury complex with a skate park and golf simulator.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted photos after a 42-year-old woman reported a lewd act on a southbound train near Wakefield–241st St; the suspect fled at Gun Hill Road. Tips may be eligible for a reward.