Marcin Pieciak pleaded guilty to the first-degree manslaughter of his girlfriend, Sarah McNally, at a Maspeth tavern, with sentencing set for November 21.

Daveanand Budhai is indicted on manslaughter and other charges for a hit-and-run, causing the death of a highway worker in September on Nassau Expressway.

The City Council approved rezoning in southeast Queens that will bring 27,000 new homes to Jamaica and Long Island City, aiming to boost affordable housing and create jobs, despite some community opposition over displacement concerns.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced pavement restoration for two major road sections in Westchester County—State Routes 133 and 100B—following long-standing community appeals, with projects starting next year to improve safety and infrastructure.

The Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx will be transformed into a community hub after the City Council approved the project, which will include entertainment spaces, affordable housing, and community areas.

Mayor Eric Adams hails the approval of the "Jamaica Neighborhood Plan," which aims to build 12,000 homes and create 7,000 jobs in Queens, emphasizing affordable housing, infrastructure, and zoning improvements.

A Bronx man is indicted for murdering his girlfriend, falsely claiming moped attackers did it; evidence includes video footage that contradicts his story.

New York's mayoral race heats up with candidates Cuomo, Sliwa, and Mamdani vying for votes in Staten Island and the Bronx, including the influential Puerto Rican community, before early voting starts on October 25.

NYC is set to mandate graphic warning images in gun shops to highlight the risks of firearm possession at home.

The FDNY is discussing lithium-ion battery storage safety with NYC Council amid community protests and fears, following fires and injuries related to these systems.

NY Attorney General Letitia James stopped a Montgomery County landlord from discriminating against renters using Section 8 vouchers, resulting in a settlement and a penalty.

A woman was fatally stabbed outside a Bronx nightclub after trying to protect her husband during a brawl. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition urging the Trump administration to ensure SNAP benefits continue amid a potential delay due to a government shutdown.