A 15-year-old student was arrested after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack at Long Island City High School; police say no one was injured.

A Sunnyside family's apartment has suffered repeated leaks and ceiling collapses since 2019; tenants and organizers say landlord fixes have been inadequate. Protests and legal pressure have followed.

Mild Wednesday turns wet tonight with showers and a chance of thunderstorms; expect gusty, colder conditions by Thursday.

Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips after a 28‑year‑old was burned inside a South Richmond Hill business; a reward of up to $3,500 is being offered.

Hillside Islamic Center says North Hempstead blocked a code‑compliant rebuild and expansion, and has filed a federal suit alleging discrimination and obstruction. The dispute joins similar Long Island fights over mosque expansions.

A fallen tree near Kew Gardens forced LIRR trains to skip several Queens stops Wednesday, with the subway cross‑honoring tickets and TrainTime carrying updates.

Council legislation would lift pay for council members and other city officials, proposing roughly $172,500 for councilors while watchdogs warn the process could skirt long‑standing rules.

A woman in her early 30s was struck and killed Tuesday by an NYC DOT dump truck at Lefferts Boulevard and 84th Street in Queens. Police are investigating and are working to identify the victim.

A retired NYPD officer was struck and killed by a pickup in Wantagh on Monday evening; Nassau County detectives say the Homicide Squad is investigating.

311 reports of potholes have jumped this year — Queens is shouldering nearly half the calls and drivers are reporting costly damage. DOT says crews are working to keep up.

A 46-year-old man was killed after his motorized scooter struck a pothole on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park; crews patched the hole after police investigated.

Sunny, springlike air returns Tuesday with highs near 716F. Rain arrives Wednesday night, flipping briefly to wet snow Thursday as winds pick up.

Queens leaders toured Etihad Park as the 25,000-seat, all-electric stadium rises in Willets Point. The privately financed project promises jobs, affordable housing and a 2027 opening.