An Astoria man was indicted on charges including hate crimes for vandalizing a church statue and assaulting parishioners. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison.

Convicted NYPD Officer Edward Byrne's murderer, David McClary, is considered for parole after 36 years, despite opposition highlighting the brutality of his crime and noting his lack of remorse.

Gil Iphael, 25, has been sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping, robbery, and promoting prostitution in a series of violent incidents, as announced by Queens DA Melinda Katz.

Discord user Lonnie Youmans is charged with child sexual exploitation and distribution of child pornography; he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Authorities have busted auto theft rings operating out of the Bronx, involving stolen airport rental cars and luxury vehicles, some shipped to West Africa.

An off-duty NYPD officer was shot in the leg during a carjacking attempt in Queens; two men with criminal histories were arrested and face charges, including attempted murder.

An off-duty NYPD officer was grazed by a bullet to the leg in an early morning ambush in Queens. Two masked suspects fled the scene and two men have been detained. The investigation continues.

NYPD officer Travis Desouza was charged with attempting to send indecent material to a minor, who was actually an undercover officer. This violation occurred during his involvement with a youth program.

Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah pleads guilty to hostage-taking and terrorism-related charges, including attacks that led to American deaths.

George Santos, a former U.S. representative, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft, following his guilty plea last August.

DoorDash settled a wage dispute with a $16.8 million payment to its delivery workers, despite ongoing allegations of wage theft in New York City. Workers protested, claiming underpayment persists.

The NYPD is seeking information on two suspects involved in a Bronx attempted robbery where a man was shot; a reward of up to $3,500 is offered for tips.

Children in New York City immigration court, some as young as four, face legal proceedings without representation due to cuts in federal funding for legal aid, significantly increasing their risk of deportation.