311 reports of potholes have jumped this year — Queens is shouldering nearly half the calls and drivers are reporting costly damage. DOT says crews are working to keep up.

Garden City detectives arrested a Bronx man after a fatal overdose investigation; police say they found meth, ketamine, cocaine and bags of 'pink cocaine.'

Rep. George Latimer filed the POINT Act to bar presidential interference in state elections and establish a legal review process and penalties.

A 22-year-old was hospitalized after being struck with a rod in front of 680 Morris Park Ave in Van Nest. Police say the suspect fled in a silver Volvo and remains at large.

Union‑backed legislation would remove private insurers from New York’s Medicaid home‑care payments and aim to reinvest billions into wages and services, setting up a showdown with health plans over costs.

Sunny, springlike air returns Tuesday with highs near 716F. Rain arrives Wednesday night, flipping briefly to wet snow Thursday as winds pick up.

New cameras and brighter lights are now up at Williamsbridge Oval Park after months of pressure following a fatal stabbing. Neighbors say it’s a start but want more before summer.

Eastchester police and state wildlife officials warned after coyotes were reported approaching or attacking dogs near Twin Lakes Park. Officials urge supervising pets and securing attractants.

City Council marked a long‑sought package expanding vendor licenses, creating a vendor assistance office and moving many vending offenses out of the criminal system.

New York’s aging office has placed tabletop AI companions called ElliQ in hundreds of homes. Early state data show heavy daily use and big drops in self‑reported loneliness.

A nine‑story mixed‑use building at 644–650 Southern Boulevard will bring a 54‑room inpatient rehab and street‑level retail to Longwood, with construction set to finish in summer 2026.

Firefighters found lithium-ion batteries while fighting a fifth-floor blaze at NYCHA's Mill Brook Houses. Dozens of residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

Clear and warm Monday in NYC with highs near 66°F. Coastal fog this morning and rain likely Wednesday night into Thursday.