An Atlanta man was sentenced to 151 months for defrauding ex-NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million, which he spent on a mansion, cars, and art.

Jonathan DeLaura, also known as Jon Dulak, received a 485-month prison sentence for distributing child pornography and related offenses, with Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky confirming the term.

Bally's Corp aims to build a casino on Bronx parkland, prompting state legislators to introduce a bill for land reclassification. The proposed project faces several approval stages and community scrutiny, with promises of benefits for the local area.

The MTA is bringing back the Redbirds train for Mets fans to attend the 2025 home opener at Citi Field, providing various transit options for game-day travel.

Rikers Island records fifth inmate death this year, raising concerns about the jail's conditions and the city's ability to close the facility by 2027 amidst persistent issues and delays.

The Yankees boast a strong start to the season, hitting numerous home runs with their new torpedo-shaped bats, potentially setting them on course to break records.

A woman and her nanny were tied up during a Queens home invasion where burglars stole over $1 million in valuables. The NYPD seeks public help to find the culprits.

A suspect is sought for assaulting an elderly man with a traffic cone at the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx, leaving the victim with a head injury.

Open Box Liquidation in Long Island sells mystery pallets from major retailers, mixing commerce with the thrill of surprise for both bargain hunters and resellers.

Air Force senior airman David Ibarra is charged with the sexual exploitation of a nine-year-old child in New York, involving solicitation of explicit material for money.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz reported that Dennis Carrol was convicted of possessing two kilograms of fentanyl after being stopped by DEA agents in Hollis.

David Leary was arrested in Elmont for firing at individuals tampering with his car, facing weapon possession and reckless endangerment charges. No injuries were reported.

NYC's involuntary hospitalization of mentally ill individuals sparks debate; racial disparities and lack of long-term care criticized, while state support grows with additional psychiatric beds at centers like Creedmoor, which aims for improved care.