NYC Council is reviewing a bill to increase food and general vendor permits, lifting the cap by 2029, which may help vendors operate legally, despite concerns from some businesses.

Jalon Lenny Garrett was arrested in Baltimore for his alleged involvement in the robbery, kidnapping, and shooting death of a marijuana dealer in Queens.

New York City is set to experience showers and thunderstorms, with possible damaging winds, hail, and flash floods. The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook; rainfall could reach three-quarters of an inch.

Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the construction milestone of Willets Point, where the completion of two building frames signifies progress in NYC's affordable housing project, including amenities and a soccer stadium.

Travis Blake was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his girlfriend and her two family members in Queens in 2022, as per the Queens DA's Office.

A Long Island teen developed a successful AI calorie counting app, Cal AI, but was rejected by Ivy League schools despite his impressive achievements.

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour will see 32,000 cyclists pedaling through New York City's five boroughs on a 40-mile route, featuring cultural festivities and requiring extensive street closures.

Five associates of the Long Island drug group "No Budget" have been indicted for distributing cocaine and fentanyl, and linked to recent violence, including murder.

Forecasts predict a week of showers and thunderstorms across New York's boroughs, with varying chances of precipitation and high temperatures. The National Weather Service does not expect severe weather events.

An Astoria man was indicted on charges including hate crimes for vandalizing a church statue and assaulting parishioners. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to unveil a $115 billion budget for NYC with a focus on education, public safety, and family support, including funding for NYPD expansion and after-school programs.

Convicted NYPD Officer Edward Byrne's murderer, David McClary, is considered for parole after 36 years, despite opposition highlighting the brutality of his crime and noting his lack of remorse.

Gil Iphael, 25, has been sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping, robbery, and promoting prostitution in a series of violent incidents, as announced by Queens DA Melinda Katz.