A man was killed in a hit-and-run in the Bronx; the driver fled, and the NYPD is investigating. Traffic fatalities in the city have decreased overall.

New York increases patrols to prevent impaired and reckless driving for the Thanksgiving holiday, with plans including sobriety checkpoints and highway safety initiatives.

A crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway caused significant delays on the George Washington Bridge, with traffic backed up to several major routes. Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries.

A newborn was found in a Bronx trash can, prompting NYPD to arrest the mother for child endangerment and related charges. The baby is stable; the mother's circumstances are unclear.

Carolyn Tolin of Centereach pleaded guilty to major narcotics distribution on the dark web under the alias "Mamaknowsbrown," facing 15 years in prison plus supervision.

Bronx high school students create a bodega-themed escape room, showcasing community culture and their robotics skills.

A nonagenarian woman died in a Bronx fire Tuesday night; the cause is under investigation. She was described as a community cornerstone by neighbors. Over 60 firefighters responded to the scene.

New York AG Letitia James secured approval for Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan, part of a $7.4 billion settlement addressing the opioid crisis and removing the Sackler family from the business.

NYPD Crimestoppers seeks four suspects for a Bronx assault and robbery where a 22-year-old was stabbed and robbed of his phone. They urge witnesses to provide information.

Report reveals NYC students in juvenile detention face major educational challenges and poor support, with high rates of disabilities and Black students. Transition processes are inadequate and legal requirements for special education often unmet.

A man was found dead with head trauma in a Parks Department truck on Randall's Island, NYC. Police have not made arrests, and the cause of death is to be determined.

Ex-correction officer Dionisio Rosario was sentenced to 90 days in jail for planting a weapon in an inmate's cell at Rikers Island and falsifying records.

A man was fatally shot by a security guard after attacking with a knife and pulling a fire alarm at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY.