A federal appeals court vacated two bribery counts against former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano and remanded the case; his resentencing is set for July 22 and he will appear via Zoom.

New York’s cannabis regulator has launched a pilot observational study testing oral THC and CBD for adults with inflammatory bowel disease, partnering with licensed dispensaries.

U.S. commercial casinos posted a record $78.6 billion in 2025 as sports betting and online play surged. Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New York were among the biggest beneficiaries.

A former Queens school worker was arrested on May 15 after police say he kissed a 14‑year‑old on a bus; investigators say the man sent nude photos and are seeking other victims.

Prosecutors say nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana were found in an apartment above a Bayside smoke shop, and officials estimate the stash could be worth about $10 million.

StreetEasy’s April data show a typical New Yorker would need about 20 years to save a 20% down payment on a median-priced NYC home, with big gaps by neighborhood.

A feeder cable fire at Penn Station on May 14 forced LIRR cancellations, diversions and delays during the midday commute. Riders were advised to check MTA updates.

A Queens accountant was found dead in Jamaica after sending a frantic WhatsApp plea on a birthday trip. Authorities have named her husband a person of interest and a search is underway.

State lawmakers and residents rallied in Albany behind a bill to pause new large data‑center permits for three years while regulators study energy, water and noise impacts.

Kyuramen Group has acquired West Village matcha café Aokō Matcha and aims to roll the gelato‑centric concept out to roughly 30 U.S. locations. The chain plans standalone shops and co‑located counters inside Kyuramen restaurants.

Bodycam footage shows an officer rush into a burning home and carry a mother and two children to safety in a short video shared by local TV.

The NYPD released photos after a woman allegedly shoved a 7‑year‑old special‑needs boy in Flushing; investigators are asking the public for tips and video.

A 27-year-old accused of setting multiple cars on fire in Freeport was arrested, released without bail and then taken into ICE custody, officials say.