Suffolk County increases DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints due to a spike in arrests, aiming to curb impaired driving, particularly ahead of the July 4th weekend.

Volunteer divers discovered human remains in a car linked to a missing Long Island man, Robert Long, missing since 2011. The Suffolk County Police are now investigating.

Brooklyn Defender Services has taken over representation for low-income defendants in Queens after Queens Defenders' founders pled not guilty to fraud. They inherit a $34 million contract and plan to manage around 16,000 annual cases.

AG Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for cancelling over $1 billion in funding for school-based mental health services.

Antonio Olmeda, 66, was convicted of attempted murder and other charges for firing at police officers in 2011. No one was injured in the incident. He faces up to 80 years in prison.

New Yorkers are advised of a chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies, with varying forecasts for different boroughs. The week anticipates sunny days, with a high rip current risk on some coasts.

Nassau County has stepped up beach patrols and technologies to prevent shark encounters after a local shark bite, despite skepticism from some beachgoers.

Two men were rescued after their kayak sank in Long Island Sound, when one managed to call 911. They treaded water for about an hour before being saved.

The Rockaway Rocket ferry service returns to New York on July 4, offering express trips to Rockaway Beach with a fare increase to $12 for a guaranteed seat.

NYPD seeks suspects in a series of armed robberies in Queens, urging public assistance via NYPD Crimestoppers.

New York faces a hot day with forecasted severe thunderstorms post 5 pm across boroughs, including Manhattan and Brooklyn, carrying a risk of flash flooding and damaging winds. Independence Day is expected to be sunny with cooler temperatures.

Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng pleaded guilty to rape and sexual abuse in Queens, admitting to assaulting hospital patients and others, with sentencing set for 24 years in prison.

Queens' bus network is undergoing a significant transformation with Phase 1 modifications impacting 800,000 residents, introducing new routes and discontinuing others. Concerns are raised for disabled commuters, while MTA aims for improved service.