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A Bronx man was arrested after Suffolk County detectives say he scammed a 65-year-old Center Moriches woman; detectives recovered part of the money and charged him with grand larceny.
A compactor fire at 80 Riverdale Ave filled a Yonkers high‑rise with smoke Tuesday, forcing shelter‑in‑place orders and street closures.
A 25-year-old Poughkeepsie man, Luis Ba Choc, died in a suspected wrong-way crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway last weekend; police are investigating and the family has launched a fundraiser.
Four decapitated birds were found on the Sodom Reservoir shoreline in Southeast; Putnam County SPCA is investigating and asking residents for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
New Destiny has topped off McLean Place, a 72‑unit Bronx building that will reserve 43 apartments for survivors and pair housing with on‑site services.
Community & Society in ...
A Farmingdale tenant says she was trapped for about 15 minutes after an elevator stalled and the emergency help button connected to voicemail. Residents say management's repair updates have been inconsistent.
A 47‑year‑old man was pushed onto the tracks at Woodlawn station on Monday evening; police say one person is in custody and the victim is stable.
A Highbridge family was displaced after a sixth-floor apartment fire on University Avenue; neighbors pulled a burning carpet and the Red Cross stepped in.
A 29-year-old was stabbed and died outside a West Farms basketball court Sunday night as police search for a suspect.
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed in Melrose Sunday night; police say circumstances remain unclear and no arrests have been made.
Politics & Govt in ...
AOC's May coast‑to‑coast appearances — from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to a planned Missoula rally — have intensified speculation about a 2028 presidential or Senate bid.
Sports in ...
Aaron Judge's opposite‑field, two‑run walk‑off homer gave the Yankees a 2‑0 win in the Bronx and snapped his 1‑for‑24 skid.
The NYPD is seeking a bicyclist accused of firing a gun near East 181st Street and Bathgate Avenue on April 15. Detectives want cellphone video and tips to 1‑800‑577‑TIPS.
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