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.

NYC faces a wet end to the week, with showers and thunderstorms expected across all boroughs and high temps in the low 80s. Precipitation chances peak at 60% during the day, decreasing at night. No severe weather is forecasted.

A Harlem middle school librarian was indicted for sexual abuse involving three students, spanning September 2022 to December 2024. Charges include Sexual Abuse and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The No. 1 subway line in Upper Manhattan was disrupted due to a water leak at the 168th Street station, causing hours of suspension until service was restored in the evening. Repairs to century-old infrastructure did not initially succeed.

Virtual hearing set for Sean "Diddy" Combs to discuss sentencing after his partial acquittal, with defense requesting an earlier date due to exceptional circumstances.

In Washington Square Park, a dispute between two men escalated, resulting in one stabbing the other. Both faced charges, with the stabbed man in stable condition.

A fire in Marble Hill forced residents to evacuate and hospitalized three firefighters, with the Red Cross assisting displaced households. The cause is under investigation.

On July 1, a 65-year-old man was violently robbed on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. NYPD is searching for the suspect and asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch retained an officer involved in a fatal 2019 shooting, going against a judge's termination recommendation, sparking controversy.

Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary Avi Small resigned amid sexual harassment allegations and a reported prior investigation into his workplace conduct.