A teen died after falling from a 7 train while subway surfing near Queensboro Plaza around 2:45 a.m. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

Thunderstorms caused extensive flight delays at East Coast airports, affecting JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and others, with thousands of passengers impacted.

Nassau County increases shark surveillance at Jones Beach following a shark bite incident, deploying drones and other assets to ensure safety during the July 4th celebrations. Enhanced measures also address other ocean dangers, like rip currents.

Police are hunting two moped-riding suspects behind a string of bold chain-snatching robberies in Queens. The NYPD urges the public to share tips via Crime Stoppers.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions and sentencings of a theft ring responsible for stealing and reselling millions of dollars in goods. Ringleader Roni Rubinov received a multi-year prison sentence.

New York City's five boroughs are expecting sunny weather with high temperatures ranging from 85 to 87 degrees for the holiday weekend, with no hazardous weather anticipated.

NYC faces environmental issues with 500 abandoned boats in its waterways, hindering clean-up due to old laws. The Parks Department's new office is tackling the problem with slow progress, aided by federal funds and boat surrendering initiatives.

The NYPD seeks White House approval to counter unauthorized drones, citing need for nimble response beyond federal aid, and considers investing in advanced interception tech.

New York City filed an amicus brief supporting Jose Luis, a former student arrested at an immigration hearing, arguing the detention is detrimental to immigrant trust and due process.

Six individuals sentenced for assaulting NYPD officers after pleading guilty in a 2024 incident where police were attacked while checking on children outside a Long Island City hotel.

Calvin Tabron has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role as a straw purchaser in a Brooklyn-based illegal firearms ring. Other defendants received varying sentences for related crimes.

Federal authorities arrested six people in Brooklyn for illegal firearms trafficking, including the sale of "ghost guns" and conversion devices near sensitive areas.

NWS forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with sunny highs near 91°F in NYC and a sunny Independence Day despite potential severe weather today.