A Newburgh man is charged with using Discord to extort explicit materials from a minor, with the FBI and U.S. Attorney for New York pursuing the case.

New York State will invest $68.4 billion in the NYC subway system, funding upgrades including new subway cars, buses, and an Interborough Express line.

NJ Transit prepares for a possible locomotive engineer strike in May, urging remote work and advising on alternative transportation options as union negotiations stall over wage demands.

A new wine bar, Consigliere, is set to open in Newark, representing part of a revitalization effort funded by the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.

CBS News reports on New York's ongoing issues with synthetic marijuana, K2, involving tragic addiction stories, black market growth post-marijuana legalization, and the difficulties in regulating a drug with constantly modified compositions.

New York's FY 2026 budget, announced by Governor Hochul, aims to reduce taxes, improve public safety, and invest in multiple sectors without raising income or business taxes.

NYPD seeks info on a robbery at 1550 Madison Avenue, where a suspect stole $300 using a knife. The investigation is ongoing, with a reward offered for tips.

NY Attorney General Letitia James co-leads a coalition opposing the Trump administration's move to end TPS for Haitian immigrants, emphasizing their contribution to local communities and economy.

Amtrak reduces service between Albany and NYC due to East River Tunnel repairs, causing layovers and congestion, despite efforts to add cars to some trains.

The NYC Tape Fair, hosted at Selva in Bushwick, showcased vintage and modern VHS and cassette tapes, drawing collectors and enthusiasts who prefer the tangible and unfiltered experience of physical media over streaming services.

Luigi Mangione is set for arraignment in Manhattan, facing federal charges and a possible death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

NYC's 988 mental health hotline and 911 dispatchers are facing potential layoffs and extreme workloads, risking service disruptions and caller assistance delays.

Ryan Hemphill, an attorney, has been indicted by the Manhattan D.A. on 116 counts, including predatory sexual assault of six women, involving drugs, weapons, and threats to silence them.