The Orchard Beach Pavilion has reopened after a $114M overhaul, returning terraces, ADA ramps and new vendor space to the Bronx Riviera. The restoration revives a long‑closed landmark just before beach season.

Councilmembers are reintroducing a bill to ban sales of companion birds in NYC pet stores, setting up a clash between advocates and small retailers. The measure targets parrots, parakeets and other non‑poultry birds.

A 65-year-old rider was punched while boarding a southbound 2 train at 149 St–Grand Concourse. NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance stills seeking tips.

Court filings say a Bronx man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he lured Spanish‑speaking immigrant women with job offers, threatened deportation and sexually assaulted them; he was sentenced to 15 years.

A 15-year-old was stabbed aboard a No. 6 train at Whitlock Avenue in Longwood Tuesday night; police say multiple suspects fled and are asking for tips.

NYPD CrimeStoppers released images after a 38-year-old man was struck with a brick and robbed outside 2514 Barnes Avenue in the Bronx; investigators are seeking tips.

A 14‑story, 99‑unit tower permit has been filed at 122 Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven. The filing is part of a three‑building plan that could bring nearly 300 apartments to the block.

A Co-op City man was arrested and charged in the April 17, 2025 Williamsbridge deli shooting that killed 20-year-old Sorai King, city reporting shows.

A 47-year-old MTA conductor was punched at the Third Avenue–138th Street station in Mott Haven; police say the suspect fled and detectives are seeking tips.

A Bronx mother says prosecutors didn’t oppose bail and a judge released the 76-year-old suspect in her son’s April killing on an ankle monitor, and she wants answers.

NYBG turns its Bronx grounds into a 1960s‑themed festival with Warhols, giant daisies and ticketed liquid‑light night shows. The exhibition runs this weekend through October.

Mount Vernon voters narrowly defeated the district’s $276.2M spending plan on Tuesday, leaving officials to choose between a June revote or a contingency budget. Three new trustees were also elected.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says a $156.5M federal accessibility award to the MTA can be applied, unlocking elevators and other upgrades at five Bronx and Upper Manhattan stations.