Bojangles opens its first NYC location in East Flatbush, offering 24/7 service. The expansion is led by Habib Hashimi with plans for 19 more NYC sites.

A mobile care van program in Southeast Brooklyn offers pretrial supervised release services directly in communities, aiming to reduce recidivism and support participants with case management, resources, and guidance.

Hundreds of domesticated rats were found in a condemned Long Island home, leading to a rescue effort and the homeowner's arrest on animal cruelty charges.

Rex Heuermann, charged with the murder of seven women as the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, attended a court proceeding focused on trial preparations, including debate over DNA evidence admissibility and the suppression of certain evidence.

300 drones lit up Brooklyn's sky to support the Children's Miracle Network, highlighting pediatric healthcare needs and promoting a $1 billion funding initiative.

Ex-NYPD officer armed with a toilet seat piece was shot and killed by police after barricading himself in a Brooklyn hospital and displaying threatening behavior.

A horse carriage accident in Midtown NYC has reignited debate over horse-drawn carriages in the city, with calls for legislative change and references to Ryder's Law for their phase-out.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into Gracie Mansion, planning to stay connected to citizens and add bidets as a modern upgrade.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order to end solitary confinement on Rikers Island, mandating a plan for compliance with local laws. The move signals a potential shift towards substantive jail reforms.

Summit Properties USA purchased over 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments from the bankrupt Pinnacle Group, leading to tenant concerns and scrutiny over familial ties within the transaction.

A Bronx building undergoing demolition partially collapsed, with debris spilling onto the sidewalk. No injuries were reported; the DOB is investigating previous safety violations.

A NYC Council employee with legal U.S. residency until 2026 was detained by immigration officials, inciting criticism from city officials and calls for his release.

A man was stabbed at a Times Square McDonald's, marking the third such incident in the area within a week. The victim is stable; no arrests have been made yet.