NYC plans to transform a decommissioned jail barge into a Hunts Point Marine Terminal to improve cargo operations and reduce congestion, as part of the city's "Blue Highways" initiative, creating jobs and economic growth in the South Bronx.

A 14-year-old girl was shot in the face in the Bronx but is in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the motive and searching for the suspect.

A boat fire near City Island, Bronx injured 22, with one critical. Captain Joshua Brito was charged with DWI and reckless endangerment. Rescuers saved three from water; others swam to shore. The cause is under investigation.

NYPD is searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a 58-year-old woman in the Bronx, who stole credit cards and jewelry worth $50,000.

Queens resident Viando Ricketts was sentenced to 34 years for raping two underage girls. The Queens DA labeled him a sexual predator who attacked the victims at a local motel.

NYPD is seeking La'Keysha Jackson, a nanny accused of abusing three children in the Bronx, after surveillance footage showed her beating them with a belt. The ACS terminated her employment and is investigating.

Youth gun violence rises in the Bronx, with 38 victims under 21 and 64 minors arrested for gun charges, even as overall city crime rates drop. Community leaders respond with increased police presence and calls for legislative action.

A man from Troy, NY, pleaded guilty to planning to distribute cocaine after being arrested with three kilos of the drug. He faces 5-40 years in prison and significant fines.

A Piper PA-32 crashed in Long Island Sound, with both occupants rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and reported in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Governor Hochul expands NY's Volunteer Firefighter Training Stipend to include wildland fire suppression, supporting volunteers amid increasing wildfires.

Williams Companies seeks to relaunch natural gas pipeline projects in New York, with Gov. Hochul showing openness amid high energy costs, despite potential environmental opposition and challenges.

Venezuelan student Dylan, 20, was detained by ICE in New York after his asylum case was dismissed, sparking outcry from city education officials and advocates.

A homeowner in East Shoreham found an unidentified body in their pool, with Suffolk County Police investigating a possible link to fugitive Matthew Zoll.