New Yorkers are advised of a chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies, with varying forecasts for different boroughs. The week anticipates sunny days, with a high rip current risk on some coasts.

Nassau County has stepped up beach patrols and technologies to prevent shark encounters after a local shark bite, despite skepticism from some beachgoers.

MTA track replacements lead to a week of 5 train suspensions between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street. Free shuttle buses and alternate routes are provided.

Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney won the Democratic nominations for NYC Council seats in Districts 2 and 4, respectively, under the ranked-choice voting system.

Mayor Eric Adams allows a Staten Island family to temporarily keep their pet pig, Lucy, despite city regulations against pig ownership, due to her need for medical care.

A Guinean man was detained by ICE outside a Manhattan court, endangering his future with his husband due to anti-gay laws in Guinea. His partner and advocates are seeking his release from Texas detention.

Two men were rescued after their kayak sank in Long Island Sound, when one managed to call 911. They treaded water for about an hour before being saved.

Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, securing 56% of the vote in ranked choice voting. He now faces a diverse field in the general election.

A van carrying special needs adults crashed into a tree in Brooklyn, causing injuries to around a dozen people. The 44-year-old driver swerved to avoid another vehicle. Emergency services responded quickly.

A woman in the Bronx was found stabbed to death in her apartment; her boyfriend is charged with murder following what authorities describe as a domestic dispute.

An armed man, Travis Towler, attempted to rob a Brooklyn post office, fired shots, and later crashed his moped, leading to his arrest. No injuries were reported.

The article discusses the preparations for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show in NYC, highlighting new pyrotechnics, projection mapping, and high-profile entertainment.

A judge ruled that NYC Mayor Adams improperly used emergency powers to block a ban on solitary confinement in city jails, overruling the veto-proof City Council law.