Columbia University Irving Medical Center faces a $400 million federal funding cut as the Trump administration cancels 232 grants over alleged antisemitism, affecting the university's research portfolio and operations.

New York AG Letitia James sues a Florida woman, Jessica Vargas, for fraudulently claiming control over a Brooklyn low-income housing unit and siphoning off $442,000 in rent.

A former building super in Manhattan was sentenced to 22 years for raping and torturing a housecleaner. The victim fainted during her impact statement in court.

Williamsburg welcomes the reopening of JR & Son's Italian venue with chef Patricia Vega, and Kellogg's Diner's revival under executive chef Jackie Carnesi, offering culinary nostalgia and new experiences.

A New Jersey school bus crash on the Garden State Parkway resulted in 15 injuries, including one severe case of a 14-year-old. The accident occurred near Exit 171 in Montvale.

A 57-year-old man was stabbed in the eye at a Manhattan subway station after an argument, with the assailant fleeing the scene; he's stable at Bellevue Hospital. Police seek a suspect seen in released footage.

The MTA spends up to $1,900 per gate for subway safety, with significant costs at stations like First Avenue, as part of Gov. Hochul's safety initiative, which has led to a decrease in transit crimes.

Ricardo Brown was sentenced to 10 years for a shooting at the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, highlighting the issue of gang violence at community events.

A family narrowly avoided being hit by a falling tree in Brooklyn; they attribute their safety to divine intervention and continue to celebrate life despite further challenges.

The NYPD evacuated Barnard College's Milstein Center due to a bomb threat amidst a pro-Palestinian sit-in protest, resulting in several protester arrests.

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially entered the mayoral race, challenging current governance and focusing on issues like affordable living and corruption.

John J. Durham announced a new initiative focusing on dismantling transnational criminal organizations, prioritizing cartel leaders, and synchronizing federal law enforcement efforts in the Eastern District of New York.

"Figure Skating in Harlem" empowers young women of color through skating, education, and leadership while seeking a permanent rink amidst increasing exposure and societal engagement.