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Brooklyn DA charged a Canarsie man with the second-degree murder of his wife in a domestic violence incident, also injuring their son. The accused faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Four men face trial for felony criminal mischief after a brawl at a Brooklyn synagogue over an unauthorized tunnel sealing. They rejected plea deals and will go to court in April.
An NYPD officer is being tried for punching a man 13 times during an incident in Harlem, with defenses of necessary force and counterclaims of excessive force.
Waldemar Alverio pleaded guilty to three counts of Attempted Murder in connection with two shootings in Tompkins Square Park and is expected to be sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Family & Kids in ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to limit student cellphone use in NY schools, citing mental health concerns, though details are pending. She faces various stakeholder views on the issue.
No charges will be filed against an off-duty NYPD sergeant involved in the fatal collision with pedestrian Lynn Walsh, as an investigation found no criminally negligent behavior.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City appoints Camille Joseph Varlack as the deputy mayor for administration and Tiffany Raspberry as the deputy mayor for intergovernmental affairs.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Mayor Eric Adams signed two bills in NYC: one to simplify health insurance enrollment for city workers, and another to expand security funding for private schools.
Retail & Industry in ...
NYC Health + Hospitals faces potential strike by nearly 1,000 doctors seeking better pay and conditions, with negotiations ongoing and strike notice issued.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A proposal to add a surcharge on event tickets in NYC aims to raise funds for park maintenance, with potential to generate $190 million annually based on the city's ticket sales revenue.
Community & Society in ...
NY Attorney General Letitia James advises New Yorkers to be cautious of charity scams during the LA wildfires relief efforts and provides tips for safe donating.
Rudy Giuliani faces a federal court hearing for potential contempt for allegedly continuing to defame Georgia election workers after being found liable.
Agustin Diaz, 53, was indicted for sexually assaulting multiple Spanish-speaking female immigrants, using job offers as a lure, as detailed by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
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