NYC district attorneys call for revisions to New York State's discovery laws, citing increases in case dismissals and public safety concerns since 2020. They support Governor Hochul's proposals for legislative adjustments.

The book "Brooklynites" explores the history of Black residents in 19th-century Brooklyn, once a slaveholding area. It highlights their resilience, while a contemporary initiative by Outlandish connects Black New Yorkers with nature.

Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief in support of a TRO against a federal employee buyout plan, fearing job losses and service gaps.

George Clooney makes his Broadway debut with "Good Night, and Good Luck," expressing both excitement and nerves about his return to the stage after 40 years.

The Brooklyn Museum is cutting its workforce by 10-13% and reducing exhibitions due to a $10 million deficit, with senior staff also taking salary cuts. Union protests layoffs following costly bicentennial events.

The New York Historical Society's exhibit "The Year of Flaco" honors the escaped owl Flaco and discusses avian welfare in urban areas; it includes memorabilia and runs until July 6.

Cooper Union won a legal battle to evict R&S Chrysler LLC from the Chrysler Building leasehold for unpaid rent, facing future challenges in managing and upgrading the historic skyscraper.

Manhattan DA indicts Daquan Armstead for attacking women in hate crime spree across Manhattan in spring 2024. Charges include assault and attempted assault as hate crimes.

NYPD seeks help to find a homicide suspect from a Brooklyn incident on Jan. 12, 2025; offers a reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.

A Morning Consult poll shows 60% of NYC voters support congestion pricing, with reports of faster travel and a 7% subway usage increase, despite some discontent over costs.

Two men will appear in a Brooklyn court for their alleged involvement in burglaries at athletes' homes, linked to a Diamond District fencing operation.

NYC faces a severe flu outbreak, with over 23,000 cases reported, surpassing the last five years' peaks. Health officials urge vaccinations amid strains on healthcare, noting one child's death in the city and six statewide due to the flu.

NY Governor Hochul signed laws protecting reproductive rights, responding to restrictive policies in other states post-Dobbs. Measures include safety for medication abortion and infrastructure funding.