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.

MTA announces G train service interruptions in NYC between July 14 and Aug. 18 for signal upgrades to improve reliability; free shuttle buses will be provided.

The MTA has postponed a subway fare hike, focusing instead on transitioning to the OMNY system, with MetroCard sales to end this year but accepted for six more months. Despite glitches and criticism, the move aims for modernization.

Owners of TEMCO Construction NY are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme defrauding NYC's Department of Education by falsifying payroll records.

New York's boroughs anticipate mixed weather with chances of morning drizzle evolving to clearer skies and high temperatures, with possible showers and thunderstorms early in the coming week.

Former U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy, a prominent gun control advocate, died at 81 from lung cancer. Her political career began after the 1993 Long Island Rail Road shooting, which affected her family.