A Queens councilmember is advocating for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in NYC after another horse's death, supporting Ryder's Law for a 2026 ban and job alternatives for drivers.

Plans for the 34th Street busway in Midtown Manhattan are advancing, with Mayor Adams' support and city council committee approval. The busway is part of a larger rezoning plan to improve housing and transit.

Officer Didarul Islam's family calls for unity after his death, while his essay praises the NYPD's impact. Political debate ensues over police reform, with Cuomo seeking more funding and Mamdani proposing shifts in response to calls.

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has resulted in three deaths and many hospitalizations, with a significant drop in NYC's cooling tower inspections preceding the outbreak.

A woman was killed in a Bronx hit-and-run; her identity is withheld pending family notification. The incident occurred near 174th Street and Macombs Road, and the NYPD is seeking leads.

New York Governor Hochul adopts a combative approach to redistricting, countering Republican strategies and prompting criticism from good government groups advocating for an independent process.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces over $20 million in grants for clean water initiatives in New York during National Water Quality Month, supporting eco-friendly infrastructure and wastewater planning.

NY AG Letitia James and HCR Commissioner Visnauskas sued Queens landlord Zara Realty for allegedly overcharging rent-stabilized tenants and disregarding legal rent caps.

Manhattan's D.A. has returned stolen antiquities to Spain, Italy, and Hungary, including a marble head depicting Alexander the Great and Visigoth pendants, after a crackdown on trafficking networks.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams increased funding for five district attorney's offices by 23%, totaling $633 million, to improve the justice system's speed, fairness, and efficiency.

Former SUNY Downstate Medical chairman Dr. Michael Lucchesi received a 1-3 year prison sentence for grand larceny, using a business card for personal expenses totaling $1.44 million.

Ex-U.S. Embassy officer Arias Caceres was extradited from the Dominican Republic to New York for alleged involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation.

Brooklyn resident Zakia Khan pleaded guilty to leading a $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving social adult day care centers. She faces up to 15 years in prison and has agreed to forfeit $5 million in assets.