Governor Hochul announced that New York issued 55,661 tickets during St. Patrick’s Day for traffic violations, including 1,224 for impaired driving. Increased patrols and checkpoints were part of the safety initiative.

AG James' OSI concluded the OCSO deputy's fatal shooting of Dhal Apet and Lueth Mo was justified, as evidence showed the vehicle posed a threat. The report also recommends body and dashboard cameras for officers.

A woman was found unresponsive and later declared dead at Rikers Island, the fourth detainee death this year at the NYC jail. The death is under investigation and suspected to be a suicide. Overcrowding concerns persist as the jail population grows.

Governor Hochul launches Long Island's first Seafood Cuisine Trail, aimed at promoting sustainable local seafood and supporting the economy.

Illegally parked trucks plague Southeast Queens neighborhoods, but recent NYPD and Sanitation Department efforts are tackling the issue and towing offending vehicles.

The Bronx Charter School for the Arts partnered with Relay Graduate School to improve teacher retention and education quality; U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies showing support for school choice.

A 75-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years for sexually exploiting a child and producing child pornography while babysitting. He will also serve supervised release and register as a sex offender.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces DFS Connect, a new digital platform for New Yorkers to report excessive prescription drug price increases and issues with PBMs.

NYPD seeks information on a Bronx train robbery where a 23-year-old was assaulted by five suspects. They offer a $3,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest.

A five-alarm fire devastated several businesses in the Bronx. Firefighting efforts were hampered by a car blocking a hydrant. No casualties were reported, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated Metro-North Railroad's 100% on-time performance on March 9 and the LIRR's near 97% on-time rate this year, indicating improved reliability and rising ridership on New York's train services.

New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for vaccinations amidst concerns of spread.

Richmond Hill couple indicted for violently abusing an 8-year-old, including attempted murder and assault charges.