NYPD seeks a suspect for a Brooklyn homicide where the victim was shot while closing a security gate. A $3,500 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

AG Letitia James alerted New Yorkers about mobile phone message security, suggesting encryption as a defense against hacks and advising scrutiny of messaging apps' data collection practices.

Freeport Police partner with DOJ to improve services for non-English speakers under a new agreement, marking a proactive step in DOJ's Law Enforcement Language Access Initiative.

NYPD detectives await in Pennsylvania to transport Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, back to New York to face charges.

New York City's weather forecast for Christmas week predicts temperatures in the 40s with potential rain and snow, affecting holiday plans across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

James Stratford is appointed as the Executive Director of NYC's Young Men's Initiative, aiming to support young men of color with $30M in annual investments.

Two men were sentenced for laundering money through an airline's bank account at JFK Airport, involving over 100 checks from a healthcare fraud scheme.

The iconic Crest Hardware store in Williamsburg closed after over 60 years, as the site is set to become an 11-story rental building developed by Green Street.

Last Absolute Bagels from a closed NYC shop are being auctioned on eBay, with no bids yet. A branded cap is listed for $1000 on Facebook Marketplace. The shop shut down after failing a health inspection.

One person died and another was critically injured in a fire at a Brooklyn building, which also left a firefighter hurt and residents displaced. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Steve Olsen retired from West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre, passing ownership to producers Tom and Michael D'Angora. The venue, after financial woes and a community fundraising effort, is set to reopen under new management.

A married attorney couple, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo, are representing high-profile defendants Luigi Mangione and Sean "Diddy" Combs, respectively, in separate criminal cases.

An NYPD officer suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car during a routine traffic stop in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood. No arrests have been made.