Troopers say a traffic stop on I‑78 uncovered 29 stolen checks, fake IDs and drugs; two Bronx residents are jailed with bail set at $100,000 each.

DNA and genetic genealogy tied the 1974 killing of Barbara Waldman to an Oceanside man who died in 2004, officials say.

A Sunnyside family's apartment has suffered repeated leaks and ceiling collapses since 2019; tenants and organizers say landlord fixes have been inadequate. Protests and legal pressure have followed.

Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips after a 28‑year‑old was burned inside a South Richmond Hill business; a reward of up to $3,500 is being offered.

Federal prosecutors say a Staten Island woman was arrested after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos of a toddler to her husband, who remains jailed in a related federal probe.

A woman in her early 30s was struck and killed Tuesday by an NYC DOT dump truck at Lefferts Boulevard and 84th Street in Queens. Police are investigating and are working to identify the victim.

A Suffolk County grand jury returned a 19-count indictment — including aggravated vehicular homicide — after the Jan. 31 crash that killed Officer Patricia Espinosa.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped longtime DHSES deputy Terence O'Leary as acting commissioner while the State Senate weighs confirmation. He'll oversee cybersecurity, NG911 and other emergency programs.

Rep. George Latimer filed the POINT Act to bar presidential interference in state elections and establish a legal review process and penalties.

Lawmakers and advocates rallied in Albany to press for a $244M state package to restore benefits for excluded immigrants and shore up SNAP programs.

Eastchester police and state wildlife officials warned after coyotes were reported approaching or attacking dogs near Twin Lakes Park. Officials urge supervising pets and securing attractants.

The driver of the I‑90 tour bus that flipped near Pembroke in August 2025 has been charged with multiple homicide counts; he pleaded not guilty and is due in court March 9.

A 33-year-old woman was arrested after a 59-year-old man was found dead and battered in his Far Rockaway supportive-housing unit. Authorities say the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and charges followed weeks later.