A traffic stop on I‑684 uncovered a hidden compartment with heroin, cocaine and about $24,000; a Queens man was arrested and arraigned in Carmel.

Tests of neighborhood snow piles found elevated lead, road salt and fecal‑associated bacteria; experts say keep kids away from sidewalk mounds.

A man extradited from Germany was arraigned in Queens on charges tied to the 2022 Ridgewood hit‑and‑run that killed 74‑year‑old DoorDash driver Be Tran.

A StarChase GPS 'dart' helped Old Westbury officers track a fleeing car to an arrest without a high‑speed chase. The department says the tool reduces risk.

Median Manhattan rent hit $4,695 in January as would‑be buyers delay purchases and listings stay tight across the borough. Competition and scarce supply are keeping rents high.

New York City officials face scrutiny over the handling of homeless individuals during recent freezing weather, with deaths prompting debate over involuntary removal policies and city services.

The National Weather Service forecasts chilly, breezy weather with a chance of snow showers for New York, and advises caution for commuters due to potential snowy roads.

A fire on Long Island resulted in one death, injured three, and damaged multiple homes. Hindered by heavy flames and a concealed fire hydrant, over 100 firefighters responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Mayor Mamdani is sending officials into every borough to collect renters’ complaints about hidden fees, mold and unsafe conditions. Testimony will inform a report and enforcement steps.

Federal prosecutors say two Flushing men ran a decade‑long scheme that siphoned about $120 million from Medicare and Medicaid.

A Gothamist analysis found at least 712 unlicensed tow trucks operating in NYC and ties the surge to dangerous driving and a fatal Queens crash.

Zumper's neighborhood data names Parkchester the cheapest NYC neighborhood, with a median near $1,800 and big annual savings for renters who look beyond Manhattan.

National Grid and Con Edison reported some of their highest-ever gas deliveries during the Feb. cold snap. Utilities warn household bills will likely increase as usage and wholesale prices climbed.