Unlicensed taxi hustlers persist at JFK Airport despite crackdown, charging exorbitant fares, with a tourist recently paying $800 to Times Square, and efforts to combat this issue are ongoing.

Kyle Caton was sentenced to 18-24 months for not registering an email used to access pornography. He previously violated sex offender registration laws and post-release terms.

ICE agents threatened to arrest a volunteer firefighter in Long Island, leading to protests and heightened community tension. NY Attorney General's office is monitoring federal agents' activities.

An LIRR train hit a vehicle on the tracks near Farmingdale, causing injuries and service disruptions, but repairs restored service by the next morning.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $121 million state funding initiative for public transit modernization across non-MTA regions, aiming to improve infrastructure, services, and reduce emissions.

Four more deaths reported in NYC due to a cold snap, raising total fatalities to 14. City workers have placed over 800 homeless individuals in shelter.

James Quininchetta admitted to murdering ex-girlfriend Rebecca Roth over a financial dispute, shooting her seven times in Moriches. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and weapon possession.

Governor Kathy Hochul introduces plans to integrate AI into SUNY education, fostering partnerships across campuses with support from the Empire AI initiative and related research and ethical AI programs.

Joseph Muroff of the Bronx DA's Office received the Morgenthau Award for his dedication to justice and service.

An elderly woman died and another is in critical condition after an apartment fire in Astoria, Queens. Firefighters responded to the blaze Thursday night. The cause is under investigation.

Members of a Queens sex trafficking ring receive prison terms of 25 to 35 years for coercive trafficking of minors.

A van became encased in ice beneath a subway station in the Bronx after a pipe leak, causing frustrations for the owner and highlighting infrastructure challenges.

Reports indicate a rise in taxi scams at JFK Airport, with travelers encountering unlicensed drivers offering overpriced rides, despite NYC's stringent regulations against such practices.