Four FDNY firefighters were injured and residents displaced after a three-alarm fire in Hunters Point; the Department of Buildings posted a vacate order while inspectors investigate.

Long Island scientists are growing patient 'avatars' — organoids — to test dozens of drug combinations. Early trials show promise but wider validation and faster methods are still needed.

Albany adjourned without passing the Uncap Justice Act or a 30,000-per-seat alternative, leaving courts dependent on acting justices and high caseloads.

Roger Federer will headline a one-night exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Aug. 25 alongside Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe. Presales begin June 10 ahead of a public sale on June 11.

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.

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.

OceanFirst said it will sell about $1.4B of multifamily loans acquired from Flushing, largely NYC rent‑stabilized units, in a move to cut CRE concentration. The bank expects the sales to be completed by the end of the second quarter.

A9600A would add ARFID to New York’s legal list of eating disorders after a 60–0 Senate vote, a change sponsors say will expand coverage and awareness.

PointState founder Zach Schreiber listed 39 Fairfield Pond Lane in Sagaponack for $152.5M — a rare oceanfront compound that could reset South Fork pricing.

The NYPD confirmed the body pulled from waters off Rockaway Beach is 18‑year‑old Brandon Figueroa. He went missing May 19 while swimming; a body was recovered May 30 in Breezy Point.

An 18-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday at the Woodside Houses NYCHA complex. The NYPD says the victim was rushed to a hospital and no arrests have been made.

A 25-year-old man was stabbed three times near Roosevelt and Whitney avenues in Corona and taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition. Police are searching for multiple people believed to be involved.