Prosecutors say a Queens man ran a hotel‑based sex‑trafficking ring across Long Island that included minors as young as 14. He was arrested in Huntington.

A CUNY Latino Data Report finds the metro Latino population rose 48% from 2000–2024, with the biggest gains in suburbs from Putnam to Bergen.

Prima di Carne opened in Fresh Meadows with dry‑aged steaks, sushi and Vaad Harabonim of Queens supervision at 178‑01 Union Turnpike. The menu leans meat‑first with sharable ribs and a signature Prima Roll.

NYPD released photos of four people wanted in a multi-precinct burglary pattern across Brooklyn and Queens. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

AOC and Pat Ryan drew an overflow crowd to a Glens Falls town hall as Democrats ramp up efforts to flip the open 21st District this year.

Cups of Pasta in Sunnyside will give away a free cup of penne alla vodka on Saturday, March 14. The tiny shop's cups and "super cup" options have been drawing late‑night crowds since last fall.

Mamdani put A&E Real Estate on blast, citing thousands of violations and heavy mortgage distress. The clash shows the hard choices facing rent‑stabilized tenants.

Nassau County police released images after a Feb. 17 robbery at Best Buy in Green Acres Mall and are asking anyone who recognizes the man to call with tips.

Four alleged 007 gang members were indicted in the 2023 shooting death of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in St. Albans; arraignments were held March 11.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office warned that MS‑13 defendants endangered communities and commuters amid recent convictions and sentences. Prosecutors say the cases show how gang violence can spill into public spaces.

A 58-year-old woman was struck and killed on Jamaica Avenue Wednesday; police say the driver fled and investigators are searching for a dark-colored sedan.

A 14-year-old boy was shot near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens Wednesday; police say he was hit in the left leg and is expected to survive.

Federal agents have spotlighted Trung Duc Lu in the 2014 Schuylkill River killings of two brothers; federal postings and local reports show different reward figures.