Qantas says Project Sunrise will link Sydney and JFK nonstop in 2027 aboard custom A350s, promising up to 22 hours aloft and a mid‑cabin Wellbeing Zone.

On‑demand ASL interpreters and indoor maps are spreading across Port Authority hubs to help deaf travelers navigate busy terminals.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in a Queens park Thursday evening and later died at Jamaica Medical Center, police say. Investigators are searching for witnesses.

A Bay Shore man was sentenced to 25 years to life for the April 2025 shooting death of his basement roommate, prosecutors said.

Rashad Ruhani, a former staffer tied to Queens Defenders, entered a guilty plea in the federal fraud case that toppled the nonprofit’s leadership.

The City Council rolled out a World Cup readiness package on April 16, 2026 focused on a cultural passport, small‑business outreach, extra restrooms and anti‑scam education.

Six robberies targeted a restaurant and two delis across southern Queens; police say the suspect made off with about $5,900 and are asking for tips.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted an alert after gunfire on 51st Street in the 114th Precinct; a reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for tips.

Mamdani’s DOT wants a full-length protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria. The plan revives a fight with firefighters, merchants and a judge’s earlier order.

State investigators released body‑cam clips showing the moments before Adrian Cevallos was tased in Queens; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. The family has sued the city.

NYPD precincts are marking E‑Commerce Exchange Zones so buyers and sellers can meet under cameras and lights.

A Queens business was robbed on April 10 and a worker was struck with a firearm; police say 29 phones and cash were taken. NYPD is offering a reward for tips.

A Bronx DA says a DOC captain and 10 officers who worked at Rikers were arraigned on a 93-count indictment alleging they submitted fake timesheets and collected nearly $230K.