Manhattan D.A. Secures $170K Restitution for Victims in Construction Wage Theft Case as George Cole Is Sentenced to Jail
George Cole and COLE NYC LLC were sentenced for wage theft, with Cole getting six months in jail, five years of probation, and orders to pay $170,000 in restitution. The scheme involved underpaying workers, forgeries, and lapsed insurance.
Double Shooting in Brooklyn's Canarsie Leaves One Dead and One Injured as Suspect Remains at Large
A young man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Canarsie, Brooklyn, with the police seeking the unknown gunman. The incident adds to the area's violence but shows a year-on-year decrease in shootings.
Governor Hochul Unveils Milestone in Micron's $100 Billion New York Investment with Release of Environmental Impact Statement
Governor Hochul celebrated the Draft Environmental Impact Statement release for Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, advancing the project for the largest cleanroom and approximately 50,000 jobs.
New York City on High Alert as Extreme Heat Warning Issued Across Boroughs
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect in New York City, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, and advisories to stay hydrated and indoors. Cooling centers are open, and later in the week, showers may provide some relief.












