Manhattan D.A. announced the indictment of Domingo Vasquez Rodriguez for the gunpoint burglary and assault of 99-year-old Jose Antonio Tur, his former landlord.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams plans to increase NYPD headcount by 5,000 officers by 2029, starting with a $17.8 million investment, citing improvements in public safety and a 54% drop in shootings.

A 66-year-old man, disguised as a construction worker, is accused of robbing a Manhattan bank at gunpoint. He was later caught and faces federal charges.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list for her influential role in advancing climate action and sustainable initiatives.

NYC launches "Youth Apprentice" civil service title to help 500 young adults start public service careers with on-the-job training, competitive wages, and mentorship, furthering Mayor Adams' goal of 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030.

An 18-year-old was critically injured in a Harlem shooting; initial gang involvement suspicions shift towards accidental discharge. Police seek two men seen fleeing; no arrests yet. Tips are requested.

A case manager, Analie Vargas, pleaded guilty to defrauding clients seeking permanent residence by redirecting their application fee checks for personal use. She is expected to receive probation and pay restitution.

Brooklyn man Iquan Warlick was sentenced to 33 years to life for his role in gang-related shootings that killed three people, as stated by the Brooklyn DA.

New York City reports a decrease in opioid overdose deaths to 2,192 in 2024, a significant drop from the previous year's 3,056 fatalities, despite persistent racial and geographic disparities.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a preliminary injunction against federal funding cuts for school-based mental health programs, a legal move following a lawsuit by 16 attorneys general.

Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit is set to run the TCS New York City Marathon after overcoming a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left foot. She now runs on a prosthetic blade and aims to change perceptions of disability.

ICE raided Canal Street, arresting nine and disrupting the counterfeit goods market, with vendors slowing returning despite ongoing debates about the issue.

Reputed crime family members and NBA figures are charged with rigging illegal poker games, using high-tech methods to cheat and funnel profits to the mafia.