A fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, affected a shoe store and residences, displacing over 20 people with no injuries. FDNY faced challenges due to lack of windows but controlled the blaze. Cause is under investigation.

Brooklyn bodega association seeks increased security and panic buttons after a robbery by thieves posing as NYPD officers. The robbers tied up victims and escaped with unknown contents in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

A Harlem grandmother, Excencia Mette, was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a shootout. Suspect Ricky Shelby turned himself in, facing murder charges. The incident highlights gun violence's tragic impact on communities.

NY Governor Hochul's $254 billion budget plan includes a school cellphone ban, aimed at eliminating digital distractions and improving student focus and mental health.

Candidates in Staten Island's 51st City Council District special election share opposition to a Richmond Valley development project ahead of the vote.

MTA to test new fare gates to combat fare evasion in NYC subways, introducing advanced technology at 20 stations as part of a broader strategy to address fare loss.

The Manhattan parking garage collapse in April 2023 was due to unauthorized demolition work and structural neglect, resulting in one death and seven injuries.

A 17-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting at the Flatbush Gardens complex in Brooklyn. No arrests have been made yet, and the NYPD is investigating.

Governor Hochul urges Amtrak to adopt a 'repair in place' method for the East River Tunnels to avoid extensive service shutdowns and meet commuter needs.

New York's FY 2026 budget, announced by Governor Hochul, aims to reduce taxes, improve public safety, and invest in multiple sectors without raising income or business taxes.

NYPD seeks info on a robbery at 1550 Madison Avenue, where a suspect stole $300 using a knife. The investigation is ongoing, with a reward offered for tips.

Devin Ravine was arrested in California for the sexual exploitation of a child and faces 15 to 30 years in prison if convicted.

An ex-NYC acting teacher, Samuel Gonzalez, was charged with distributing and possessing child pornography, including images of infants. He faces a minimum of five years in prison.