A three-alarm fire at Ada Drive and Elson Court sent smoke over nearby blocks; FDNY and NotifyNYC warned residents to avoid smoke and expect delays. Crews remain on scene.

Bayonne's planning board approved a three-building South Cove project at 1 Lefante Way that would add nearly 700 homes, a 125‑room hotel and new retail.

The NYPD’s 122nd Precinct warned Staten Island residents about a jewelry-swap con that targets older adults. Keep chains covered and report suspicious approaches.

The NYPD’s 122nd Precinct warned Staten Island residents that crews are targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers. The alert lists practical steps for commuters and pedestrians.

A Trump administration‑backed ceremonial groundbreaking is planned in Brooklyn for the NESE gas pipeline, reviving a long‑fought dispute over permits, reliability and coastal impacts.

Police released photos after five people surrounded an 11-year-old and stole his bicycle near Ramona and Lenevar avenues; authorities are asking for tips.

National Grid is rebuilding the decades‑old Grasmere gate station in a two‑phase project to modernize equipment and shore up gas reliability after a brutal winter. Work will continue into the summer with intermittent local impacts.

A new bipartisan DRIVE caucus led by David Carr and Vickie Paladino vows to target speed and red‑light cameras and press to roll back certain bike and bus lanes across the city.

New York Fed President John Williams visited Staten Island and told local leaders the Fed is "well positioned" to handle energy-driven shocks while warning of inflation risks.

A Streetsblog audit put four Staten Island precincts into a March parking bracket, finding dozens of officers' cars with repeat camera citations and a DOJ ADA warning. The spotlight now tests whether design, policy and enforcement will change curbside habits.

A YIMBY tally of Department of Buildings filings found 1,972 permits in 2025 totaling 57,352 residential and hotel units, with Brooklyn and the Bronx leading the count.

NYC turned common catcalls into bilingual ads and QR‑linked resources across transit and public spaces. The move follows a city survey showing harassment is widespread.

Gov. Kathy Hochul touted a new labor analysis saying New York leads the nation on pay equity; the state's public update shows narrower gains and big disparities by race.