Woodhaven merchants held a safety summit after a string of attempted robberies, including an attack at historic Neir's Tavern; owners say security fixes are costly.

FEC filings show Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez's committee paid roughly $19K in 2025 to a psychiatrist tied to ketamine therapy; the expenses were logged as leadership training. Legal experts say the entries raise transparency and personal‑use questions.

Roosevelt Schools Supt. Shawn Wightman flew to San Marcos, Guatemala, at his own expense to hand a diploma to a former student who missed graduation after ICE detention. The visit capped months of efforts by educators to recognize his achievement.

An NYPD helicopter landed on the Deep Cygnus in the Ambrose Channel and airlifted a seizing 43‑year‑old to Nassau University Medical Center; he was reported stable.

Pearl Realty paid $28M for Long Island City’s Paragon building, more than half below its 2023 price. The sale highlights opportunistic buying in the outer‑borough office market.

Federal prosecutors say a verdict against alleged 18th Street members will make Jackson Heights and Corona safer.

Longtime Saddle Rock mayor Dan Levy was disqualified from the ballot after petition and election-day poll-book questions; state officials are now reviewing the matter.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent the week visiting mosques, joining suhoor with workers and hosting iftars — but a Gracie Mansion dinner with activist Mahmoud Khalil ignited national backlash.

ATC audio published by CBS appears to show two jets nearly colliding at JFK, renewing scrutiny of runway and approach safety as federal tech rollouts continue.

Three suspects robbed and punched an 18‑year‑old on an F train near Court Square–23rd Street on March 17; police and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information.

A Flushing school bus detour turned a 15‑minute ride into a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour scare for some elementary students, families say.

The NYPD's 101st Precinct urged drivers to lock cars and remove keys after social-media-fueled thefts targeted vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models.

The NYPD's 113th Precinct told Jamaica residents to remove keys, lock cars and consider RFID lock boxes after warning thieves targeted key fobs.