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Civil rights leaders outside Gracie Mansion demanded Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak out after an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man in the Bronx earlier this week. Read more: specne.ws/qXSJBP

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order creating the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, an office he said is focused on implementing new methods of violence prevention and crisis response. The mayor also appointed Renita Francois as deputy mayor of community safety.

Amazingly, Thursday wasn't the first time @rogerclark41 hit a backwards half-court shot on camera. Even more amazingly, it wasn't even the second. He's done it three times!

"How many times has this guy done this?" For the third time, NY1's @RogerClark41 hit a shot from half court while facing away from the basket with cameras rolling. This time, he did it live as @patkiernan watched from the studio.

The NYPD will stop issuing criminal summonses for low-level e-bike and cyclist traffic offenses later this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday. specne.ws/TrUdtD

The New York state Supreme Court on Thursday permanently dismissed a bid to redraw the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for the 2026 elections. specne.ws/aU414C

Longtime New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization. specne.ws/VnrV78

For fans who don’t just want to watch March Madness, a former college star and pro player is teaching some of the finer points of the game at the 92nd Street Y. @RogerClark41 got a chance to train with him. specne.ws/UNi3xY

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to take a first step toward changing how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health emergencies. Sources said he's set to name a first deputy mayor to oversee a new Office of Community Safety. specne.ws/6tvjQz

It will be a cold, dry Thursday in #NYC, with highs in the low 40s. @johndavittontv says to expect a mix of sun and clouds. The spring equinox arrives Friday, marking the official start of the season.

The New York City Council is considering a new way to cut down on retail theft in the city. @NY1

On the Upper West Side, drivers are pulling up to $5.39 a gallon. They're not the only ones feeling the pain at the pump. Read more: specne.ws/JipxMy

One man was critically injured during a shooting incident with an off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx, according to the NYPD. Read more: specne.ws/oDaznz

A new report found subway ridership grew from 1.21 billion in 2024 to nearly 1.3 billion riders in 2025, a 7.7% increase — most of the 39 stations that saw over a 20% increase were outside Manhattan. Read more: specne.ws/RhA6T9

During a New York City Council hearing on Wednesday, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the NYPD’s preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget stands at $6.7 billion, 91% of which would go toward personnel costs.

While testifying before the City Council on the NYPD’s fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget Wednesday, Police Commissioner Tisch praised the officers who took action during what prosecutors say was an ISIS-inspired attempted attack outside of Gracie Mansion earlier this month.

At a New York City Council hearing Wednesday, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the NYPD does not engage in civil immigration enforcement on behalf of the federal government, while noting that the department does work with its federal partners on "serious criminal matters."

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is tapping a nearly 10-year veteran of the Department of Sanitation to lead the agency. Learn more: specne.ws/7eFKHq

Muslims in New York City will celebrate Eid al-Fitr this week! Find a guide to the holiday, including celebratory events happening around the five boroughs, here: specne.ws/5eWDij

Dylan Contreras, an asylum seeker who had been attending Ellis Prep Academy in the Bronx when he was detained, has been reunited with his family in New York City, advocates and officials say. specne.ws/oD8H3e