A three-alarm fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, displaced 20 people and no injuries were reported. The FDNY is investigating the cause; the building had past violations.

Governor Kathy Hochul is open to renaming Penn Station after Donald Trump if he funds its $7 billion overhaul, a statement which has elicited various reactions.

The off-Broadway play "Becoming Eve," based on Abby Stein's memoir, tells her story as she transitioned from an ultra-Orthodox rabbi to a transgender woman.

Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's record low in shootings and progress in decreasing gun violence made under NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's leadership.

Amtrak reduces service between Albany and NYC due to East River Tunnel repairs, causing layovers and congestion, despite efforts to add cars to some trains.

NYPD seeks info on a Bronx shooting; a 28-year-old man was shot on East Tremont Avenue, prompting a citywide suspect search and a $3,500 reward for tips.

New York City forecasts mostly sunny days with occasional showers and mild temperatures, as per the National Weather Service, with no hazardous weather warnings issued.

Seamless promotes a $1 pizza slice deal in New York City, highlighting a nostalgic return of an affordable staple involving over 40 pizzerias. The promotion is pickup only and runs until May 20.

An off-duty NYPD officer was grazed by a bullet to the leg in an early morning ambush in Queens. Two masked suspects fled the scene and two men have been detained. The investigation continues.

Family mourns Francisco Andres Guzman Parra after a fatal crash following a police chase in Manhattan, as they seek answers and justice regarding the NYPD's actions. Officers involved have been suspended pending investigation.

The NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon started early morning, with 25,000 runners taking part and a detailed route through Brooklyn. Live tracking was offered via the official app, with road closures affecting traffic.

The NYC Tape Fair, hosted at Selva in Bushwick, showcased vintage and modern VHS and cassette tapes, drawing collectors and enthusiasts who prefer the tangible and unfiltered experience of physical media over streaming services.

Amtrak takes over the Penn Station reconstruction, promising taxpayer savings and improved efficiency despite past project mismanagement concerns. Governor Hochul supports the change, with Amtrak confident in its revamped project delivery approach.