New York State is facing a prison staffing shortage, leading to a surge in overtime costs with $1.3 billion spent in 2024, according to a report by the State Comptroller's office.

Alexander Villafana, 22, of Cypress Hills, received a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree attempted murder in a subway shooting that injured two people during evening rush hour.

Wilvyn Antonio Rosario Martinez, purported Trinitarios gang member, was arrested for allegedly distributing fentanyl and dealing in firearms and conversion devices.

Fitgi Saint-Louis' "Aunties" sculpture collection in Harlem honors local women as leaders and nurturers with three 6.5-foot wooden figures, promoting visibility and kinship in the community.

A 79-year-old man received a 32-year-to-life prison sentence for sexually assaulting and strangling an 81-year-old woman.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $1 million in grants for NY veterans' organizations for facility upgrades, confirming New York's commitment to veteran support.

Manhattan's DA announced a significant decrease in gun violence and overall violent crime, with a strategic approach incorporating aggressive enforcement, community partnerships, and investment in local initiatives.

NYC Council is set to pass bills improving pay and conditions for grocery delivery workers, with a proposed $21.44 hourly rate for app-linked workers.

Juventino Anastacio-Florentino faces arraignment after a hit-and-run in Brooklyn killed two pedestrians. He's charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene.

Charles Collins and Brian Boles were exonerated for a 1994 Harlem murder they did not commit, after DNA advancements proved their innocence. They were wrongfully imprisoned as teenagers after coerced confessions.

NYC bars host "Love Island" USA viewing parties, seeing a shift from sports to reality TV fandom. Local venues embrace the trend with events, capitalizing on the show's drama and popularity, especially for hometown contestant Amaya Espinal.

A 45-year-old woman was attacked and robbed aboard a Brooklyn-bound L train on July 1. NYPD is searching for two suspects and urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

"Masquerade," an immersive theater experience based on "The Phantom of the Opera," directed by Diane Paulus, creates excitement in New York City with sold-out previews and an extended run.