Christopher Reese was sentenced to 16.5 years for defrauding inmates by posing as an unlicensed lawyer, charging for legal services he could not provide.

NYC's weather forecast shows sunny skies with a high of 82°F, transitioning to showers over the weekend, then partly sunny days next week. No hazardous weather is expected.

A German couple was struck in a hit-and-run by a minivan in Midtown Manhattan, killing the woman and injuring her husband. The suspect, Mohamed Abouzaid, was charged with leaving the scene and failing to yield.

Tabitha Bundrick was indicted for alleged fentanyl-laced drug robberies resulting in three deaths in Manhattan. She faces second-degree murder and robbery charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms with a 40-80% chance of precipitation and temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s in NYC, remaining wet through the week, and a high rip current risk advisory for coastal areas.

NYC is probing NYPD in-custody deaths; nine reported this year. City Council seeks transparency, while advocates demand reforms and independent medical staff in holding facilities.

NYPD seeks information on a Manhattan homicide where a male victim, stabbed at 141 Nagle Avenue, died from his injuries. Public assistance requested via Crimestoppers.

Constance Wu expressed disappointment over Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in "Maybe Happy Ending" and the silence from its team on issues of Asian American representation in the arts.

Manhattan D.A. Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. has announced the return of nine significant antiquities to Costa Rica, marking an advance in cultural heritage preservation.

Two injured in a daytime shooting in Manhattan near a school and hospital; a 63-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were shot but expected to survive.

Brooklyn gang member Devante James was sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter and attempted murder, following a fatal shooting and other gun-related crimes.

The Pencil Factory bar in Greenpoint is set to reopen under new ownership, maintaining its local charm while planning minimal changes and possibly ending DJ-led dance parties.

RedFarm, a Chinese restaurant in the West Village, reopens at its original location after a two-year closure due to fire, offering its full menu and a cocktail bar called Decoy.