Senior OED gang leaders Jesus Zapata and Brayan Lloret pled guilty to violent crimes, marking progress in the crackdown on gang violence in Manhattan, New York.

Kanye West attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, facing life in prison, for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, offering support amidst revealing testimonies and evidence.

At least 11 NYPD vehicles were torched in suspected arson in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where explosive devices and vandalism were also reported. A suspect was filmed, and Mayor Adams vowed to find those responsible.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of its bonsai collection with the "Bonsai 100" exhibition, showcasing both old and new specimens and highlighting the collection's history.

The Center at West Park, an arts venue in West-Park Presbyterian Church, was served eviction papers following a New York State Court of Appeals decision, with five days to vacate. This may lead to the church selling the property for luxury condos.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches a citywide fatherhood initiative to support paternal involvement in children's lives, with resources and events featured in "Father Friendly Summer."

The FARE Act in NYC takes effect to make landlords, not renters, responsible for broker fees, with concerns that costs may be passed to tenants through higher rents.

"Maybe Happy Ending" wins six Tonys, including Best New Musical, Darren Criss clinches Leading Actor, while Nicole Scherzinger takes Leading Actress. Cole Escola becomes the first non-binary winner for Leading Actor in a Play.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism to combat rising antisemitic incidents and establishes an office dedicated to this cause.

Valor Security & Investigations and its President pleaded guilty to charges including Attempted Enterprise Corruption and Reckless Endangerment, related to running a fraudulent safety training school.

Bernard Kerik, former NYC police commissioner, was remembered at a funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral after passing away at 69. His tenure was marked by both his leadership during 9/11 and legal troubles.

Brooklyn’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch undergoes a $8.9 million restoration, its first in nearly 50 years, including a new roof, repointed granite, and refurbished staircases.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James joins a coalition in support of Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors, submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.