NY Governor Hochul announces $400 inflation refund checks for 8.2 million households, with disbursements starting in October as part of the FY 2026 State Budget.

New York City boroughs expect varied weather with chances of showers, thunderstorms, and fog clearing by 11 am, with temperatures around 69-71 degrees. No significant hazardous weather is anticipated in the coming days.

Governor Kathy Hochul grants $10 million to revamp New York school food systems, focusing on local produce and enhancing food infrastructure for K-12 students.

Feliz Enrique charged with assaulting both a child and an off-duty police officer in Glendale, leading to severe injuries including a severed fingertip.

The article details a week of rain showers and thunderstorms in New York City, with varying forecasts for different boroughs but no hazardous weather warnings issued.

A federal judge has ordered an external manager to oversee Rikers Island jails, citing years of violence and mismanagement. The city loses control as the court-appointed authority will drive reforms.

Nelson Torres was indicted for first-degree murder after fatally stabbing Anderson Archila Martinez during a dispute over a bumped book bag in Corona.

Nine individuals are charged in Queens for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, allegedly stealing over $2.2 million through false economic hardship claims.

Kevin Boodram founded Serenity Robotic Lawncare, offering quieter electric robotic mowers in Long Island, with around 70 customers favoring the noiseless lawn maintenance.

The NYC Department of Transportation has launched a community-driven study to improve safety along the Conduit, a major roadway in Brooklyn and Queens, with a focus on enhancing conditions for both pedestrians and drivers.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber inaugurates new bike and pedestrian paths on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, enhancing connectivity between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Randall's Island.

New York City plans to double pedestrian and cycling space on the Queensboro Bridge by dedicating lanes to each group for safety and to encourage non-vehicular travel.

A survey shows over a third of New Yorkers admit to littering, mainly men aged 18-34 from the Bronx and Queens. Despite this, locals have a strong city pride.