Manhattan DA Bragg has returned 11 ancient artifacts to Egypt, once tied to trafficker Robin Symes, preserving cultural heritage and redressing historical wrongs.

Brannan and Levine sparred on their support for Mayor Adams and their approach to potential Trump spending cuts in the NYC Comptroller debate, showing alignment on issues like housing and childcare.

The CDC has confirmed the new COVID-19 strain NB.1.8.1 in the U.S., with a low case count despite its spread in China. There's ongoing surveillance and debate around vaccination policy changes.

Brooklyn bookkeeper Maya Roytlender and accomplices accused of stealing over $1.1 million via payroll fraud over five years. They pleaded not guilty to grand larceny charges.

Mayor Eric Adams has expanded NYC's youth swimming program and dedicated it to two teenagers who drowned, aiming to teach 18,000 second graders to swim for free annually.

A section of East River Park in Manhattan has reopened with new amenities after an uplift for flood prevention, part of the $1.5 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.

The Manhattan District Attorney has repatriated 39 stolen antiquities to Pakistan, recovered from art trafficker Subhash Kapoor. The items include a Buddha and Attendants Frieze from the Gandharan era.

Sheng Mao Chen, 48, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for the fatal stabbing of a woman in 2019. The incident occurred outside his Sunset Park residence and was prosecuted as a domestic violence case.

New York reports a 9% decrease in shootings, with the state experiencing the lowest levels of gun violence since 2006. The decline includes a 15% drop in shooting victims.

Two individuals were arrested in New York for the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in a Bitcoin-related crime. John Woeltz faces serious charges, while the fate of his co-accused, Beatrice Folchi, awaits further investigation.

Three men plead guilty to a scheme involving insider trading of Kaman Corp. securities for over $1 million in profits.

Billy Joel cancels concerts until 2026 due to a brain condition, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), affecting his hearing, vision, and balance. Ticket refunds will be automatic.

The Upper West Side is a significant political donor hub in NYC, leading in funds raised for Democratic mayoral candidates, with a cultural reflection seen in Chris Pavone's novel "The Doorman."