A Giant Schnauzer named Monty won Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a first for the breed and for the Working Group in 21 years.

Gary Johnson, known as "G Money" and a Bloods gang leader, has been arraigned on drug trafficking charges in Long Island, linked to one fatal overdose and three other poisonings.

A man and woman were shot in the head in a suspected murder-suicide in Brooklyn. The incident happened on Jefferson Avenue and both victims died of their injuries. The relationship between the two is under investigation.

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.