A stolen Baby Jesus statue from a Nativity scene in Hauppauge, NY, has been returned. Officials had appealed for its return, and despite its absence, no arrests have been made, with authorities offering amnesty. The theft's motives are still unclear.

A Queens apartment fire left one person burned; its cause remains under investigation. Lithium-ion batteries were found but not linked to the fire yet. Another fire in Queens hospitalized one person; the cause is unknown.

Former head of Queens Defenders, Lori Zeno, and her husband are set to plead guilty to federal theft, including misuse of nonprofit funds for personal luxuries.

Sprinkles, a renowned cupcake brand, is shutting down unexpectedly, joining other iconic NYC businesses that closed in 2025. The founder is saddened by the closure due to financial issues, despite the brand's previous success and expansion plans.

A 12-year-old boy in Medford escaped a burglar through a window and called the police, leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Christian Garcia for burglary.

A Kings Park man, Brian Blackford, faces charges for robbing two banks and possessing cocaine, with a potential 3.5 to 7 years in prison per top count.

The NY Attorney General's Office is probing the death of Bravo Nondo after a collision with an off-duty NYPD officer's car near the New York State Thruway.

New York City buys 48 acres in Westchester to protect its drinking water supply, making it the city's costliest watershed land deal ever at $12 million.

Gov. Kathy Hochul selected Heatherwood Communities to develop mixed-income housing on derelict state land in East Farmingdale, aiming to provide 495 residential units.

A federal judge ruled in favor of NY Attorney General Letitia James to continue funding for school-based mental health services, which Trump's administration tried to cut.

Rochester police fatally shot a man who opened fire, hitting officers and a civilian during a domestic violence response. Officers and the civilian are hospitalized but stable. An investigation is ongoing.

Governor Hochul signed the RAISE Act in New York to regulate AI development with safety and transparency, establishing oversight and imposing penalties for non-compliance.

Whole Foods is set to open in a historic bank building in Ridgewood, Queens, spurring mixed reactions about gentrification and the impact on local businesses. The store's lease and opening date are confirmed, yet financial details are undisclosed.