Westchester County issued an emergency order to reopen Playland amusement park for the 2025 season, hiring Zamperla, Inc. without a bidding process, after the previous operator left the park in disarray.

A proposed New York bill would allow the NYC Council to remove the mayor with a three-quarters vote, spurred by controversies around Mayor Eric Adams.

Governor Hochul announced the $53 million expansion of Storm King Art Center, noting the New York State contributed $11.3 million. The revamped site includes new facilities and emphasizes environmental sustainability.

Forecasts predict a week of showers and thunderstorms across New York's boroughs, with varying chances of precipitation and high temperatures. The National Weather Service does not expect severe weather events.

A Newburgh man is charged with using Discord to extort explicit materials from a minor, with the FBI and U.S. Attorney for New York pursuing the case.

New York State will invest $68.4 billion in the NYC subway system, funding upgrades including new subway cars, buses, and an Interborough Express line.

NJ Transit prepares for a possible locomotive engineer strike in May, urging remote work and advising on alternative transportation options as union negotiations stall over wage demands.

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted on potential rent hikes for regulated apartments, drawing backlash from tenants and cautious support from landlords.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a sexual assault on a northbound 1 train in Manhattan, targeting a 27-year-old man. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Mayor Eric Adams aims to increase NYC's police force to 35,000 by 2026, with recent policy changes helping recruit more officers, and an overall decline in crime reported.

Anthony Albertorio has been indicted for sexually abusing an employee at a laundromat in Inwood, with charges including Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Burglary in the Third Degree.

New Yorkers can expect a week of spring showers, with chances of thunderstorms, humidity, and occasional fog across the boroughs, with high temperatures in the low 80s. No severe weather is anticipated.

Manhattan D.A. Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of Peter Perna for a violent subway station assault, facing charges including Assault in the First Degree.