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A federal monitor says the NYPD still makes unlawful stops, flags chronic underreporting and weak supervisory oversight in a 2025 year‑end review.
A federal judge gave Kyle White 20 years for running the Ho Zone, a Telegram marketplace prosecutors say sold child and illegally obtained sexual material. The SDNY and FBI are seeking victims and tips.
Politics & Govt in ...
A City Council resolution would ask DOE to observe Veterans Day on the weekday nearest Nov. 11 when the holiday falls on a weekend, potentially adding a day off for students and staff.
New York is backing a $78M Broadridge modernization to retain 2,200 fintech jobs and fund an AI partnership with Stony Brook.
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief on Feb. 24, 2026, urging a federal court to dismiss the DOJ's lawsuit challenging the city's sanctuary policies.
A 34-year-old Chappaqua resident died after being struck on the Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 59.1; state police say the vehicle was disabled on the shoulder. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
January’s transit numbers show a rise in major felonies even as TAB summonses and arrests fell, creating a fresh debate over subway safety and enforcement. City leaders and advocates are watching the next reports.
A 21-year-old woman was punched on a 5 train in the South Bronx on Dec. 29; police have released a suspect description and are asking the public for tips.
A Queens assistant principal was arrested on federal charges accusing him of arranging paid encounters between a Los Angeles adult performer and clients.
Sports in ...
Andrew Rakowsky resigned after reporting showed the New York Gaming Commission ignored federal evidence tied to a major horse-doping ring, raising oversight questions at state tracks.
DOJ messages show Jeffrey Epstein asked Andrew Cuomo to visit his Caribbean island in October 2014; Cuomo's office says he did not go. The exchange appears in a massive DOJ document release.
A new state law allows local taxing jurisdictions to give surviving spouses of officers killed on duty up to a 50% exemption on their primary‑home property taxes. Adoption is up to towns, counties and school districts.
Food & Drinks in ...
Rosina recalled about 9,462 pounds of Bremer Family Size meatballs after metal fragments were reported. Packages sold at Aldi carry EST. 4286B and a Best By date of Oct. 30.
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