A 16‑year‑old was arrested after a boys’ bathroom fire at Red Hook High School forced an evacuation. Investigators say the blaze was intentionally set and the suspect faces arson and reckless endangerment charges.

New Rochelle quietly added John Earvin — who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in 2015 — to its Veterans Advisory Committee; the city code does not require background checks. The appointment, approved Oct. 21, 2025, has drawn fresh scrutiny.

Trustees are weighing special tax districts and village debt to tap Westchester County matching funds for nearly $20M in stormwater upgrades. A tight schedule is driving the push.

An off‑duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested in the Bronx and charged with assault and menacing. The investigation is ongoing.

Bronx detectives are seeking a woman after a midday robbery near Randall Avenue and the Throgs Neck Expressway left two women injured; police released a suspect description.

Satellite radar and tide-gauge data show parts of New York City sinking by millimeters a year — small changes that can meaningfully increase flood risk in low-lying neighborhoods.

Local leaders pressed USPS after residents reported repeated midday closures and understaffing at the Spuyten Duyvil post office, forcing many to hand-deliver sensitive mail.

A federal indictment unsealed May 28, 2026 accuses three alleged members of a Bronx crew in the execution‑style killing of Ralph Herrera; prosecutors say the slaying was captured on video.

An 18-year-old woman was shot near Jerome Avenue north of Van Cortlandt Park and was treated at Montefiore; police say she is stable and are asking for tips.

A 16-year-old was shot in the right arm outside 1015 East Gun Hill Road; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images and is asking for tips.

A former NYPD detective was sentenced to 75 months after admitting he tipped off a violent theft ring that targeted homes and Asian American small business owners.

A 43-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint and his car was taken near Carter Avenue and East 173rd Street, authorities say.

A New Jersey man was arrested this week in the Aug. 2, 2025 Throggs Neck killing of 23-year-old Shane Sanchez, police say; arraignment is pending.