Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $1 billion investment to revitalize the SUNY Downstate hospital in Brooklyn, covering infrastructure upgrades and expanding services.

The NYPD seeks public help to find three suspects in a violent robbery in Queens, where a man was assaulted and robbed of his wallet and phone. No arrests have been made; the investigation continues.

Ex-NYPD Officer Kevin Richmond was arraigned for vehicular manslaughter and DWI after a fatal accident involving his vehicle and Nidia Nieves' motorcycle. Richmond posted bail and awaits a court date.

New York City joins a coalition to protect $4 billion in federal research funding from potential NIH cuts, arguing the importance for medical research and local economies.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans for 1,100 new homes, including 720 affordable, in Coney Island as part of the "City of Yes for Families" initiative to create 500,000 homes by 2032.

Donta King Jr. was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for the murder of Ronald Thomas. The crime, stemming from a love triangle, occurred on the Upper West Side in 2022.

New York braces for severe thunderstorms and approaching heat wave, with potential for hazardous conditions including damaging winds, heavy rain, and heat-related illnesses. NWS advises precautions and monitoring for updates.

Brooklyn woman Shelle Revivo is charged with deed fraud and squatting, accused of stealing a home by filing false documents and living there illegally.

Eight members of the 18th Street gang are indicted on charges including racketeering and drug trafficking in Queens, NY. Seven are in custody as authorities aim to dismantle violent gang activity.

Former Senator Bob Menendez started serving an 11-year sentence for bribery, including accepting cash and gold for political favors. He reported to a Pennsylvania prison and maintains his innocence.

Bernie Sanders endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor and Justin Brannan for comptroller, praising their progressive platforms and challenging the corporate-political narrative.

NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court while escorting a defendant. His campaign confirmed the incident.

A teenager is critically injured after subway surfing in the Bronx; a woman died after being hit by a train in Manhattan. Both incidents occurred on the same day, highlighting subway dangers.