A New York doctor, CEO of ClearMD, is charged with a $24 million COVID-19 health care fraud for billing unnecessary services and creating fake records.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scammers targeted Manhattan seniors, stealing over $50,000 via ATM scams within two months. Police are seeking two men and a woman responsible for these thefts, which involved distracting the victims inside bank branches.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the repayment of New York's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt, which will increase jobless benefits and reduce costs for employers.

Raquan El indicted for unprovoked pregnant woman attack in Chelsea, with charges including attempted and second-degree assault.

New York faces a hot day with forecasted severe thunderstorms post 5 pm across boroughs, including Manhattan and Brooklyn, carrying a risk of flash flooding and damaging winds. Independence Day is expected to be sunny with cooler temperatures.

NY AG Letitia James secured over $13 million from 25 transportation companies for defrauding Medicaid. Two convictions were made, with more lawsuits pending.

NYC reversed plans to build housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site, opting for alternative sites in Manhattan for 620 affordable homes, following a long-term community opposition.

Over 50 people were injured after a man dispersed bear spray during a Pride event in Washington Square Park. No life-threatening injuries occurred. A separate shooting nearby left two teenagers wounded. NYPD is investigating both incidents.

The MTA approved a $2.3 billion investment for 316 new train cars, replacing the old M3 cars with modern M9A cars, featuring upgrades like USB ports, by 2030.