Alexis De La Cruz receives a 1-to-3-year prison sentence for stealing and forging checks from elderly individuals after a guilty plea, as announced by Manhattan D.A. Bragg.

Paul Regan has been charged with running a $50+ million Ponzi scheme, facing conspiracy, securities fraud, and other charges after his arrest in Florida.

Amtrak's new Next Gen Acela trains debut enhanced interiors and tech, maintaining previous travel times from D.C. to Boston. Inspired "trak suits" merge fashion with the new train design, though ride quality improvements receive mixed reviews.

The NYC and Columbus Races for the Cure raised funds for breast cancer, featuring survivors, supporters, and donations that support research and patient care, with road closures announced for the upcoming Columbus event.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed bills to enhance worker and labor protections in New York, including union rights safeguarding and standards for energy projects, amid criticism of federal inaction.

The NYC Labor Day Parade gathers thousands on Fifth Avenue, featuring over 200 unions with co-Grand Marshals Rich Maroko and Terri Carmichael Jackson leading the event.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams asserts his commitment to reelection, dismissing the speculation of taking a Trump-offered role amid a mayoral race influenced by Trump's unsolicited involvement.

Chef Romina Peixoto runs Sweet Graffiti, a Manhattan dessert shop known for creative pastries with global influences, including Latin and Middle Eastern flavors.

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue will undergo a makeover including new bus lanes and pedestrian zones to improve safety and bus efficiency, with construction starting in fall 2023 and completion by fall 2026.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces $200 million for revitalizing NY downtowns, encouraging applications for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward program, focusing on local economies and walkable communities.

Manhattan expects sunny skies with highs near 80°F today, while borough forecasts show similar conditions with chances of weekend thunderstorms.

Rumors suggest NYC Mayor Eric Adams may leave the mayoral race for a Trump admin role; he has not confirmed these speculations.

NYPD is searching for a man linked to a subway assault in Brooklyn, where a 31-year-old male was attacked on the "A" train. The police seek public assistance in the case.