A conditional deal with Queens prosecutors could let a longtime Astoria principal avoid criminal conviction if he resigns and completes treatment — a move accusers call a half‑measure. The federal civil suit against him will continue.

Developers filed plans to replace a two‑story funeral home at 69‑67 108th St with an 11‑story, 59‑unit mixed‑use building that includes ground‑floor retail and some affordable apartments.

Swastikas were spray‑painted on multiple synagogues and private homes in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation and visits from local officials.

A Patchogue man has been indicted after prosecutors say he stabbed his ex‑partner’s 22‑year‑old son while the family slept. He faces multiple felonies and up to 25 years in prison.

The NYPD 107th Precinct warns Flushing residents about scammers swapping real jewelry for fakes and urges seniors to keep valuables hidden and report tips.

A three‑alarm fire at 93rd Street and Astoria Boulevard sent heavy smoke over Astoria and prompted FDNY/NotifyNYC alerts advising neighbors to avoid smoke.

Tenants at 100 Terrace Ave say black mold, leaks and pests have made apartments unlivable while a new owner pledges $23M in renovations. A lawsuit and tenant organizing have forced the issue into the open.

A two‑alarm fire in Corona drew a hazmat response after propane tanks were reported; FDNY said about 141 fire and EMS personnel responded and the cause is under investigation.

An early‑morning blaze on Harned Road ripped through a Commack home and swept into parked cars as crews from several departments battled the flames.

The state’s Office of Special Investigation opened an assessment after an off‑duty NYPD officer’s car struck a pedestrian in Queens on April 25; the victim died April 28.

A city video urging Rent Guidelines Board testimony shows a keffiyeh‑clad staffer at Gracie Mansion, prompting sharp complaints from Jewish leaders.

A 15-year-old was robbed and punched inside the Court Square station Sunday afternoon; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for actionable tips.

A Queens vendor says thieves stole six pushcarts from a Bayonne warehouse and burglarized his East Elmhurst home on his wedding day; arrests followed and a $10,000 reward is being offered.