The NYC DOT delayed bike lane installation on Brooklyn's Third Avenue until 2026 due to business opposition, despite safety concerns highlighted by local fatalities.

A Bronx man detained by ICE was ordered released by a judge citing due process violations; the move signals judicial pushback against the current immigration enforcement policies.

New York celebrates the election of the first American pope, Cardinal Prevost, with a spontaneous gathering at St. Patrick's Cathedral and local expressions of joy and hope for unity.

The New York Legislature passed a $254 billion budget focused on inflation, education reform, a new misdemeanor charge, and a controversial cellphone ban in schools.

Governor Hochul of New York celebrates FFA's 100th anniversary, announcing a new building at the State Fairgrounds and increased funding for agricultural education.

Operation Hellcat led to the indictment of 20 individuals in a major vehicle theft syndicate in New York, linked to over $4.6 million in stolen high-end vehicles.

Celsius Network's founder Alexander Mashinsky receives a 12-year prison sentence for fraud and market manipulation.

New York's five boroughs experience heavy rain and possible thunderstorms with a 100% chance of up to an inch of rain, as a Flood Watch is in effect. The weekend promises better weather with sunny skies and mid-70s temperatures.

A 75-year-old Long Island man, Stephen Glantz, faces animal cruelty charges after nearly 100 cats, dead and alive, were found in horrific conditions at his home.

Three members of a New York gang have been convicted of four murders and are set to face life sentences in prison. The convictions are part of a broader effort to combat violent crime and gang-related activity in the city.

Luckin Coffee, China's rival to Starbucks, is set to open its first U.S. location in New York City, offering innovative, technology-driven service and competitive pricing despite past controversies.

Eataly is opening a new fast-casual café at Rockefeller Center on May 15, followed by a location at Hudson Yards and three outposts at JFK airport terminals in 2025.

Svetlana Dali faces trial for multiple airport security breaches, including boarding a JFK flight sans boarding pass.