New York City opens Ace's Place, a city-funded shelter in Queens for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, managed by the LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow.

JFK Airport breaks ground on a new truck parking plaza to ease local traffic and residential concerns, as the City Council introduces bills to further address illegal truck parking in Queens.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces over $21 million in flood resiliency projects for Long Island to mitigate climate change impacts and improve infrastructure for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

New York City enjoys a mild summer with detailed weather forecasts for each borough indicating sunny skies and gradually rising temperatures, with no hazardous weather expected.

A woman was found dead on a boat in Montauk, prompting a Suffolk County homicide investigation. The cause of death is under examination. Details, including her identity and how long the boat was docked, are unknown.

Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in New York City, with the city ranking ninth-worst globally and impacting regions from the Great Lakes to Maine.

Two NYPD cruisers collided in Rockaways while responding to a shots fired report, injuring four officers who were taken to hospital in stable condition.

An 18-year-old from Queens was sentenced to 1-4 years for a crash at age 16 that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. His parents also faced charges for enabling the unlicensed teen to drive.

Police found a 45-year-old man stabbed to death in a Queens home, with no immediate arrests and the investigation ongoing by NYPD's Homicide Detectives.

Eleven more NYC library branches will open on Sundays starting September 7, 2025, thanks to a $2 million investment following a $15 million increase in operational support.

A Fordham Law grad had a cardiac arrest during the NY Bar Exam at Hofstra, and the test continued, leading to an outcry. Witnesses were disturbed, and the law examiners defended not stopping the exam, causing controversy.

Bayside, Queens residents are dealing with the destruction from flash floods after a storm, highlighting the area's infrastructure problems and need for city intervention.

NYC is experiencing warm, hazy weather with highs up to 91 degrees in Manhattan and slightly cooler in other boroughs. Sunny conditions expected to continue with no hazardous weather warnings issued by NWS.