New York news · 27 October 2026
Boyfriend Charged with Murder After Queens Mother Found Shot in Shallow Grave
A Queens man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, a 35-year-old mother of three, was found shot and buried in a shallow grave at Rockaway Community Park.
NYPD Releases Surveillance Images of Central Park Knifepoint Sexual Assault Suspect
Police released surveillance video and images of the man suspected of dragging a woman at knifepoint into a wooded area of Central Park and sexually assaulting her on Saturday night.
Retired NYPD Detective Appears in Court Over Fatal George Washington Bridge Road-Rage Shooting
A retired NYPD detective returned to court on Tuesday on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the road-rage killing of a Con Edison worker on the George Washington Bridge.
Woman Arrested in Midtown Syringe Stabbings, Prosecuted as Hate Crime
A Brooklyn woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing two men in Midtown Manhattan's Diamond District with a syringe, targeting one because he appeared Jewish; the case is being prosecuted as a hate crime.
Gov. Hochul Makes Data-Center Moratorium the Heart of Her Re-election Campaign
Governor Kathy Hochul, who in May resisted calls for a pause on large data centers, reversed course in July and is now making the year-long moratorium a centerpiece of her closing argument to voters ahead of Election Day.
Early Voting Surges in NYC: More Than 224,000 Ballots Cast in First Three Days
New York City recorded more than 224,000 early votes by the end of the third day of the 2026 general election early-voting period, nearly doubling the pace seen in 2022.
Mayor Mamdani Takes on Surrogate Role for Gov. Hochul in Home Stretch of Governor's Race
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as one of Governor Kathy Hochul's most visible campaign supporters in the home stretch of the race, appearing at rallies with her and pointing to her record on affordability and childcare as reasons for voter enthusiasm.
Judge Temporarily Bans Late-Night Construction at Chinatown Jail Site
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge issued a temporary restraining order halting overnight construction at the city's new Chinatown jail, dealing a setback to the timeline for replacing Rikers Island.
MTA Reviews Eagle Team Training After Bus Fare-Enforcement Confrontations
The MTA is reviewing training and procedures for its suspended bus fare-enforcement Eagle Teams following two incidents in which inspectors were caught on video using force against riders.
FDNY Promotes 50 Members at Randall's Island Ceremony
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore presided over a promotion ceremony at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island, advancing two Battalion Chiefs to Deputy Chief and 48 Firefighters to Lieutenant.
Man Fatally Stabbed Near Highbridge in the Bronx
A 47-year-old man died after being stabbed multiple times near Sedgwick Avenue in the Highbridge neighbourhood of the Bronx on Monday night, police said.
Brooklyn Man Arrested for Setting Girlfriend on Fire at Crown Heights Housing Complex
A 44-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly dousing his girlfriend with rubbing alcohol and setting her ablaze inside their Crown Heights apartment as their daughter watched.
Brooklyn Runner to Race NYC Marathon Just Two Days Before Double Mastectomy
Jessica Reilly, 25, of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will run the New York City Marathon on November 1 just two days before a preventive double mastectomy, after testing positive for the BRCA1 genetic mutation.
Van Wyck Expressway Redesign Opens to First Rush-Hour Traffic After Six Years and $1.4 Billion
Commuters experienced their first Monday rush hour on the newly rebuilt Van Wyck Expressway, completing a six-year, $1.4-billion overhaul of the 4.3-mile JFK Airport highway corridor.
Brooklyn Science Teacher Wins $20,000 Robertson Award for Climate Education Leadership
Sean McFadden, a science teacher at Eagle Academy for Young Men II in Brooklyn, won the 2026 Julian Robertson Award for Excellence in Teaching for leading climate curriculum development across New York City schools.