Six individuals, including ex-officers and an inmate, received prison sentences for smuggling contraband into Rikers Island.

Scott Newcombe, 41, of Plattsburgh, was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution for running a health care fraud scheme through his billing company.

Ex-Nassau County detective Hector Rosario was convicted of lying to the FBI about his ties to the Bonanno crime family and protecting their gambling operations.

Several students at a NY middle school fell ill after consuming THC gummies, with one distributing them. Police were called, and no charges were filed, but health concerns were raised.

NYPD seeks suspects for a violent robbery in the Bronx, offering a $3,500 reward for information. Two victims were attacked and robbed at gunpoint last month.

NYC DOT is streamlining the permitting process for restaurants to participate in the upcoming roadway dining season, issuing conditional approvals to expedite the launch.

Cartel leader Jesus Mendez-Vargas is indicted in the U.S. for drug importation charges, relating to his role with La Familia Michoacana from 2006 to 2011.

A Bronx teen was arrested for allegedly operating an empty subway train in Brooklyn and faces charges including reckless endangerment. He has a history of arrests and was caught possessing MTA gear at his school. Other suspects remain at large.

New York Governor Hochul announces settlement to end an illegal strike by state prison workers, with terms including overtime pay increase and a 90-day suspension of the HALT Act.

A 16-year-old was stabbed near John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx; NYPD found him wounded but stable. No arrests yet; the incident is under investigation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and CTO Matthew Fraser announced savings from a new partnership with T-Mobile as the primary carrier for city mobile devices, also offering city workers discounted plans.

A man was shot in the Bronx and the suspect fled after a standoff. Police are searching for the shooter, and the victim is stable but uncooperative with authorities.

Former Crips gang member Rubin Moye is indicted for two murders in 2011 and 2015 connected to gang rivalries. He faces serious charges, including murder in aid of racketeering.