Two men in Queens have been indicted for sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, and related crimes, including the coercion of a Chinese woman into prostitution.

A young father in Long Island is indicted for the murder of his 2-month-old daughter, after allegedly beating and shaking her, causing severe injuries that led to her death.

NYC's new mandatory composting policy is facing opposition from City Council members who seek to eliminate fines and make participation voluntary due to perceived failures and burdens.

New York AG Letitia James leads a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for blocking access to federal education funds meant to assist with COVID-19 impacts.

NYC's food and fashion sectors are adjusting to the impact of Trump's tariffs, with restaurant owners stockpiling and bar owners fearing price increases on imports.

NYC Council is set to pass bills increasing oversight of NYPD's use of surveillance technology, following concerns about transparency in deploying tools like facial recognition and drones.

Christopher Gil pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine in Schenectady, facing up to 20 years in prison and fines. HSI and DEA investigated the case.

A coalition led by Attorney General Letitia James is opposing the practice of excessive overdraft fees by banks and is advocating for maintaining a CFPB rule that limits these charges.

The U.S. Secret Service seized a domain linked to a cryptocurrency "pig butchering" scam, with reported victim losses of over $4.6 million, as part of efforts to combat fraud targeting the vulnerable, including the elderly.

The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index reveals various unusual items left in Ubers, with NYC being the top city for forgotten things, ranging from Viking drinking horns to live pets. Uber also hosted a pop-up in Manhattan for item retrieval and education.

The New York Mets defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 in their home opener with key contributions from Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, and strong pitching from Tylor Megill.

A mural at the "birthplace of hip-hop" in the Bronx sparked a legal battle with NYC over a fine for alleged advertising, raising issues of art versus commerce.

Juan Soto debuts for the Mets in their 2025 home opener against the Blue Jays; Pete Alonso returns, potentially to break a record, and Citi Field offers festivities.