Nicaraguan national Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer during his arrest related to the Laken Riley Act in New York.

The Freeport school board sued Superintendent Fia Davis, alleging she misled the district and spent public funds on a $100K-plus office renovation; the district is seeking repayment.

DEA agents say a gun was discovered inside a sandwich container during a Bronx operation that also recovered fentanyl and led to two arrests. Officials have not released charges or the exact location.

An arrest has been made in the 2021 acid attack on Nafiah Ikram in Elmont, Long Island. Terrell Campbell faces assault charges; the victim continues to recover.

Gov. Hochul hosted a roundtable supporting the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to keep NY police focused on local issues, not federal immigration enforcement.

A 17-year-old named Steven Gregorie died in a snowmobile accident in Warsaw, New York, after hitting a log pile. A 16-year-old also crashed but had minor injuries.

A 2-year-old boy in Manhattan is on life support after his father, Dayvon Morrison, allegedly beat him. Morrison has been charged with attempted murder and assault.

A Queens girl, 11, was kidnapped by Nicholas Wieber, 28, after being groomed on Discord. Found at his Long Island home, Wieber faces multiple charges. The case highlights rising online dangers for youth.

A Level 2 sex offender, Andrew Edick pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving two minors. Sentencing is set for May 29, 2026.

Queens DA Melinda Katz's operation "Weed Whacker" has padlocked four illegal cannabis shops, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of over 150 pounds of cannabis products.

New York City nurses reached an agreement with hospitals to preserve healthcare benefits, a key issue in ongoing strike negotiations addressing pay, staffing, and workplace safety.

Authorities continue to search for 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, last seen at Grand Central Station, after traveling from Long Island to NYC. No evidence links his disappearance to Roblox interactions. Public assistance is sought.

NYPD officers shot a knife-wielding man in Queens after he charged at them; the suspect and two officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.