Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman allows law enforcement officers to wear masks during ICE raids and undercover work, amidst concerns about officer safety and mission integrity.

Hard Rock International suspended their senior VP, Alex Pariente, to investigate allegations of improper betting at a Dominican resort, amid bidding for a New York casino license.

After a falling object scare from the Fire Island Inlet Bridge, the DOT has confirmed its safety and reopened it, with temporary lane closures planned for further inspections.

Several overdoses in Coram, Long Island, linked to a deadly drug batch, left three people dead and one hospitalized; two arrests were made. Police urge public caution and seek tips.

MTA's signal modernization project suspends G train service between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand on selected nights and weekends from July 14 to August 18. Free shuttle buses are provided.

A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in a drive-by in Jamaica, Queens on a Saturday morning, leaving residents shaken. NYPD is investigating with no suspect yet.

A decomposed body was found in a van in Queens; the cause of death is under investigation by the Medical Examiner. No signs of foul play were initially reported.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for NYC, predicting thunderstorms and potential flash floods with heavy rainfall rates across all five boroughs.

James Wellesley was extradited from the UK to the US to face charges in a $99 million wine investment fraud scheme and was ordered detained pending trial.

The National Weather Service reports a sunny day in NYC with varying highs; a week ahead with possible showers, thunderstorms, and near 90s temperatures by Tuesday; rip current risks; and a sweltering end to the week.

Nassau County has enacted a new law increasing the penalties for animal abuse, with extended registry time for offenders up to 20 years and the potential for jail time for serious cases.

A Delta flight from Madrid to NYC made an emergency landing in the Azores due to an engine issue, stranding passengers for 29 hours. No injuries were reported, but passengers felt abandoned. Delta has apologized and will offer compensation.

An MTA bus in Flushing, Queens collided with a light pole, injuring eight people. The driver misjudged the curb and has been pulled from service for investigation.