NWS forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with sunny highs near 91°F in NYC and a sunny Independence Day despite potential severe weather today.

NY AG Letitia James urges Congress for stronger crypto regulation, focusing on stablecoins, to protect investors and national security. She recommends banking regulations and FDIC insurance for stablecoins.

Governor Hochul announced a $11.6 million upgrade plan for Long Island's Hicksville Station, aimed to improve daily commutes and revitalize the community with pedestrian paths and public spaces.

Mayor Eric Adams creates NYC's Office for Pro Bono Legal Assistance to help those unable to afford legal representation, emphasizing the city's commitment to legal equity.

Former Bronx daycare worker Jamie Sanchez was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two girls, with 25 years' post-release supervision.

A New York doctor, CEO of ClearMD, is charged with a $24 million COVID-19 health care fraud for billing unnecessary services and creating fake records.

New Yorkers are advised of a chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies, with varying forecasts for different boroughs. The week anticipates sunny days, with a high rip current risk on some coasts.

MTA track replacements lead to a week of 5 train suspensions between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street. Free shuttle buses and alternate routes are provided.

A woman in the Bronx was found stabbed to death in her apartment; her boyfriend is charged with murder following what authorities describe as a domestic dispute.

A judge ruled that NYC Mayor Adams improperly used emergency powers to block a ban on solitary confinement in city jails, overruling the veto-proof City Council law.

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has approved rent increases for rent-stabilized units, with a 3% hike for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases starting October 1.

Footage of a fatal police encounter involving Donnell Hogan, who was shot by Syracuse police while in a wheelchair, has been released by NY AG Letitia James for transparency.

New York faces a hot day with forecasted severe thunderstorms post 5 pm across boroughs, including Manhattan and Brooklyn, carrying a risk of flash flooding and damaging winds. Independence Day is expected to be sunny with cooler temperatures.