When a top hospital executive's idea of "essential medical expenses" includes $120,000 worth of luxury dog boarding and swimming lessons, you know the audit findings are going to be interesting. Dr. Michael Lucchesi's seven-year spending spree on taxpayer funds reads like a masterclass in creative expense reporting.

Former New York State Assembly candidate Dao Yin faces wire fraud charges for allegedly forging campaign donations to receive over $160,000 in public funds.

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 NYPD seeks two suspects for a Brooklyn robbery where a teenager was forced at gunpoint to give up his jacket containing valuables. The suspects fled on a scooter.

A series of suspected arson attacks damaged eight NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn, with no arrests or injuries reported. The fires occurred near the 83rd Precinct stationhouse. Authorities are investigating.

Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in Brooklyn federal court for forced labor conspiracy, associated with their sexual wellness company OneTaste.

Omari Scott was convicted of murder in the course of sex trafficking and sex trafficking itself on Brooklyn's "Penn Track.” He previously pleaded guilty to related charges and now faces 15 years to life in prison.

Cryptocurrency company founder Iurii Gugnin was charged with a 22-count indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice for laundering over $500 million and evading sanctions.

Worker José Luis Moreno Ramírez died in a Brooklyn building collapse while installing refrigeration units; no permits were filed for the work, prompting a DOB investigation.

Cryptocurrency company founder Iurii Gugnin is charged with money laundering and sanctions evasion, involving over $500 million and sensitive U.S. technology.

New York City faces showers and potential thunderstorms this week, with varied forecasts for each borough and chances of rain mostly before Wednesday, leading to clearer skies and warmer temperatures later in the week.

A man was found dead with neck injuries in an abandoned ambulance in Brooklyn. Police are investigating, and the medical examiner is determining the cause of death.

Two cyclists were injured by a kite string on the Marine Parkway Bridge, one with a throat laceration and the other with facial and hand wounds. The string is linked to dangerous "kite fighting," raising safety concerns in the area.