Three Teenagers Charged in Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old in the Bronx
Three teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been charged in the deadly shooting of 19-year-old Jahmir Turner in the Bronx. This marks the first teen gun violence fatality in the city in 2026, with law enforcement investigating potential gang ties as the motive.
New York AG Letitia James Sues Ex-Emergent CEO Robert G. Kramer for Alleged Insider Trading on COVID-19 Vaccine Issues
NY Attorney General Letitia James sued former CEO Robert G. Kramer of Emergent BioSolutions for insider trading, alleging he profited from non-public knowledge of vaccine production issues.
Petersburgh Man Sentenced for Embezzling USPS Funds and Ordered to Community Service
Matthew Dundas of Petersburgh, NY, was sentenced to two years probation, 80 hours community service, and a $4,000 fine for issuing himself 105 fraudulent money orders, repaying the stolen $76,976.61 before his admission of guilt.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Signs Order Targeting End of Solitary Confinement on Rikers Island
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order to end solitary confinement on Rikers Island, mandating a plan for compliance with local laws. The move signals a potential shift towards substantive jail reforms.












