A Staten Island man, 74, lost $30,000 in a Venmo scam while New Yorkers have been conned out of $76,000 in face-to-face phone scams. Multiple arrests have been made; police urge vigilance and reporting of such crimes.

A plane crash in Upstate New York killed six from a family, including Karenna Groff, ex-NCAA star, and her doctor parents. The MU-2B aircraft crashed near Copake during a Passover trip.

A 24-year-old man, Jeremy Ortega, was shot and killed in Throggs Neck, Bronx. No arrests have been made; the motive is unknown. His death is the third homicide in the precinct this year.

A Long Island teen is charged with murdering his grandmother and attempting to murder his mother over a dispute involving his computer use and school attendance.

Speaker Carl Heastie proposes a bill to reduce Governor Hochul's power during NY budget talks, arguing against unrelated policy measures in the budget and advocating for lawmakers to be paid regardless of delays.

Mayor Eric Adams' administration passed an order allowing federal immigration agencies to establish offices on Rikers Island for fighting gang activity, facing backlash from civil rights groups.

Governor Hochul reports progress on combating housing discrimination in New York, with $320,000 paid to victims and policy changes made. Landmarks lit blue to honor Fair Housing Act.

Bronx community mourns the loss of teacher Jessica Hoyle, shot in her apartment, as they gather for a vigil. Her ex-boyfriend, Shannon Graham, suspected in her death, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.

New York refuses to halt DEI programs despite the Trump administration's threat to withdraw federal funding, as reported by Gothamist and CBS News. The state claims compliance with Title VI and denies the demand for further certification.

The James Beard Foundation announced NYC finalists for 2025 awards, highlighting top restaurants and chefs in various categories, with the final winners to be revealed on June 16.

NYPD Crimestoppers seeks information about a Bronx robbery by two unidentified individuals on March 24. They displayed a firearm and demanded money. A reward is offered for tips leading to their arrest.

The NYPD is requesting tips to locate Hassaun Goodridge, a suspect in a Bronx shooting, offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to his arrest.

AG James' OSI concluded that the UPD officer's fatal shooting of Nyah Mway was justified and no charges could be filed, based on evidence and NY laws.