A shooting in the Bronx on July 25, 2026, led to the death of a 12-year-old boy and left two men wounded. Police are currently investigating the incident.
Comptroller Mark Levine addressed the housing supply issue, highlighting the abundance of vacant apartments in rent-stabilized buildings. He attributed the vacancy to regulatory challenges faced by landlords.
A two-year-old girl was discovered unresponsive in a pool at her home in Mastic Beach, New York, on July 22, 2026. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Peru's Andes region has resulted in at least six fatalities. The National Civil Defense Institute reported that the number of missing individuals is still undetermined, and various buildings, including a church and convent, have been damaged.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has permanently established the Community Syringe Redemption Program, which compensates individuals for returning used syringes. The program has collected over 2.3 million syringes and aims to reduce litter, though it faces criticism for potentially enabling drug use. City officials have confirmed the program will continue as part of the city's public health strategy.
A 49-year-old man was arrested in Bryant Park for allegedly throwing his cell phone at a mother and her infant, resulting in the child being struck in the arm. The incident occurred on July 19, 2026, and is currently being investigated.
The Salamanca City Central School District in New York will introduce a humanoid robot named Sally in classrooms this fall to assist with instruction. The initiative, supported by Realbotix, aims to integrate artificial intelligence into education while ensuring student data privacy and maintaining teacher oversight.
Manhattan's East Village has seen a 37% rise in rat sightings in 2026, despite a citywide decrease in rodent reports. The overall decline in the city is attributed to increased efforts in pest control and waste management.
The city is relocating 110 unvetted men to a shelter in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Residents are concerned about the potential implications for safety and crime in the neighborhood.
The Guggenheim Museum in New York City has tested positive for legionnaires' disease, as reported by the city's health department. It is one of 31 buildings ordered to clean and disinfect their cooling towers amid an outbreak of the disease.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended a New York City map that highlights immigrant enclaves but has been criticized for omitting Little Italy and other neighborhoods. He stated that the map was created by the previous administration and promised updates to include these communities. The Italian American Civil Rights League has expressed concerns over the omissions.
Skeletal remains were found in a vacant brownstone in New York City by a representative of the owner. Authorities are currently investigating the situation.
The NYPD is investigating an alleged rape incident involving a 15-year-old boy. Police have released images of the suspect, described as having a medium complexion and long black hair.
A building in Midtown NYC is set for partial demolition following stabilization. Experts suggest that the stabilization and repair could be completed within a week, but they warn that the process carries significant risks.
The NYC Buildings Commissioner reported that a buckling building in Midtown is stabilizing following emergency work. The commissioner emphasized that the situation is currently safe.
On July 7, 2026, workers began stabilizing a Manhattan high-rise after structural problems led to the evacuation of the building and nearby properties. The 37-story building at 235 E. 42nd Street was found to have buckling steel columns and sagging floors during renovations. The cause of the structural issues is under investigation, and emergency repairs are underway.
A skyscraper in Manhattan has been evacuated after structural columns were reported to be buckled, raising concerns about stability. The evacuation was carried out as a safety precaution.
An 89-year-old man was robbed of over $1,000 in Queens after leaving a bank. The suspect reportedly pushed the victim to the ground during the robbery.
New York City's fire chief indicated that a high-rise building is at risk of localized collapse due to buckling columns. Evacuations have been initiated as a safety precaution.
Evacuations were ordered in Midtown Manhattan on July 7, 2026, after structural issues were discovered at a construction site for a high-rise building. A buckled column and additional movement raised safety concerns, leading to the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a school. Authorities are monitoring the situation and will take further action once it is safe.
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