NY Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief supporting a NY Times lawsuit against the DOD's press access restrictions to uphold First Amendment rights.

Building superintendent Rosalind Hernandez was convicted of grand larceny for stealing over $350,000 from a 100-year-old man for whom she was Power of Attorney.

Hyena Crips gang member Richler Morette pleads guilty to racketeering and involvement in multiple murders in Brooklyn, facing potential life sentence.

Eric Adams, former NYC mayor, was recorded arguing with a woman at a Dallas airport, which led to speculation about his motives behind a failed cryptocurrency launch.

NYPD seeks help to identify a suspect in a series of thefts targeting the disabled in Manhattan, with incidents on December 31, 2025, and January 1 and 9, 2026.

Jonathan Bean was indicted by the Manhattan DA for sexually abusing and patronizing a 16-year-old boy, facing multiple counts. The case was a result of specialized efforts by the Human Trafficking Unit.

Manhattan DA and MTA IG indicted HVAC firm ROCCO MECHANICAL and its executives for alleged $339k wage theft, involving enforced cash kickbacks from workers' paychecks.

Carlos Orense Azocar received a life sentence plus 30 years for major cocaine trafficking from Venezuela to the U.S., a case marked by political corruption.

Ex-NYPD officer armed with a toilet seat piece was shot and killed by police after barricading himself in a Brooklyn hospital and displaying threatening behavior.

A horse carriage accident in Midtown NYC has reignited debate over horse-drawn carriages in the city, with calls for legislative change and references to Ryder's Law for their phase-out.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into Gracie Mansion, planning to stay connected to citizens and add bidets as a modern upgrade.

The Peek Inn, a 24-seat bar, is opening soon in Brooklyn, offering unique drinks like beertinis in a nostalgic setting inspired by Pittsburgh and New England.

New York's weather forecast includes a mix of rain, snow showers, and sunny days, with varying wind and temperatures across its boroughs. The week may start with precipitation and end with partly sunny skies and slightly warmer conditions.