Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of Farmingdale State College's new Computer Sciences Center, a project supported by state funding to foster tech education and economic growth in Long Island.

New York City's boroughs are set for variable weather, including showers, thunderstorms, and sunny days, with different precipitation chances and temperatures noted by the National Weather Service.

Manhattan DA facilitated the return of eight significant antiquities to Peru, including a Moche copper mask and a Chavin effigy bottle, in efforts to combat looting and cultural heritage trafficking.

Skye Xu, a cargo airline operator, was sentenced to two years in prison for paying millions in kickbacks to Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc. executives.

Lenox Hill Hospital plans a $2 billion expansion in NYC, including a new mental health clinic. Borough President Mark Levine supports the project, which faces local concerns about its size and construction impact.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared in federal court for a hearing after being accused of trespassing at an ICE facility; a scene reflecting local-federal immigration policy tensions.

Zygi Wilf's Garden Homes faces local opposition in New Jersey for a proposed 496-unit development on the Watchung Mountains, with concerns over potential increased flooding and environmental impact.

Albany sex offender Stephen Brisee sentenced to 15 years for child pornography, months after prior prison release; he must also register as a sex offender and pay restitution.

Ex-FDNY official Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to 3 years in prison for a bribery conspiracy and fined $150,000. He pled guilty and will have supervised release post-prison.

New York City boroughs expect varied weather with chances of showers, thunderstorms, and fog clearing by 11 am, with temperatures around 69-71 degrees. No significant hazardous weather is anticipated in the coming days.

Manhattan DA has indicted Felix Rojas for attempting to sexually assault an unconscious man on the R train. The 44-year-old suspect reportedly acted when alone with the victim, who later died.

Cassie Ventura testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking trial, recounting abuse and forced encounters with strangers. Combs has denied all charges.

NY Attorney General Letitia James won a court order to halt Trump administration plans to dissolve key federal agencies supporting libraries, museums, and minority businesses.