Tricia Shimamura appointed as NYC Parks Commissioner, bringing experience from previous roles and a commitment to enhancing public spaces for all New Yorkers.

The National Weather Service forecasts similar cold weather across New York City boroughs for the week, with some temperature variations, a cold snap, and a slight chance of snow on Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected.

Daniel Hyden was sentenced to 24 years-to-life for a DUI crash on July 4th that killed four and injured seven in Manhattan, as per D.A. Bragg's announcement.

Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef pleaded guilty to participating in a $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme through Brooklyn adult day cares and a health care company.

New York officials propose the "CRYPTO" Act to criminalize unlicensed crypto operations, aiming to mitigate money laundering and other related crimes.

A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction at this stage.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs Executive Order 11 to reduce the regulatory burden on NYC small businesses, with an inventory and cutback on fines and fees.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. indicts James Rizzo for two unprovoked attacks on women, announcing charges including Assault and Sexual Abuse. Rizzo has prior convictions and faces further charges related to burglaries and assaults.

Mitchaux Booker was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of his cousin Jallen McConnie, concluding the case with other family members already convicted.

The FDA has classified a cheese recall as Class I, with recalled Pecorino Romano potentially causing serious health issues, especially in at-risk groups, due to listeria contamination.

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at 50 in his home, with no clear cause of death. He was a Fugees affiliate and had his sentence for drug trafficking commuted by President Bush.

Julio Cachago is indicted for a fatal hit-and-run in Manhattan, where he fatally struck 76-year-old Yong Li and left the scene without reporting it immediately.

Bojangles opens its first NYC location in East Flatbush, offering 24/7 service. The expansion is led by Habib Hashimi with plans for 19 more NYC sites.