Eighteen people were charged in an alleged Long Island big‑box shoplifting ring as prosecutors step up enforcement amid a national uptick in retail theft.

A Queens challenger reportedly told a deported Mexican man to try to sneak back into the U.S., per New York Post. The comment raises legal and political questions in NY-6.

A 67-year-old was arrested after an SUV struck a group of children riding bikes in West Islip; a 13-year-old was hurt and family video and a tip helped police identify the vehicle.