Three men were convicted of kidnapping and torturing a man in Astoria, Queens, with the possibility of life imprisonment. The victim was abducted, taken to New Jersey, and subjected to hours of brutal torture before being released.

The leader of a Mexican sex trafficking ring, Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez, received a 188-month prison sentence in Brooklyn for crimes involving exploitation, force, and coercion.

Luchese crime family captain Anthony Villani received a 21-month prison sentence for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling, with a $4 million forfeiture. His operation, Rhino Sports, made at least $35 million illicitly.

A 90-year-old man, Zhuo Xie, was killed by a moped in Brooklyn while crossing the street; the moped rider fled the scene, and the police are investigating the hit-and-run.

Four suspects are sought by the NYPD for a Brooklyn burglary, during which $300,000 worth of clothing was stolen from a store on Kent Avenue. A white Range Rover was used in their escape.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect who assaulted a man in Brooklyn and has issued an appeal for public assistance. The incident occurred on June 19th.

Police are seeking a suspect in a grand larceny on a Brooklyn subway platform, where a 68-year-old's bag was stolen. They request public assistance through NYPD Crimestoppers.

A man was detained for an alleged attempted kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island; the child sustained minor injuries but is expected to recover. No charges have been filed yet.

Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering but found guilty on lesser prostitution-related charges. Despite the mixed verdict, he was denied bail and faces a potential prison sentence.

Two recent illegal fireworks incidents in Brooklyn raised safety concerns; an unauthorized display in Greenpoint injured a woman, and a $250,000 seizure in Flatbush led to an arrest.

On July 1, a 65-year-old man was violently robbed on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. NYPD is searching for the suspect and asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Authorities search for a woman involved in a Brooklyn robbery, targeting a ride-share driver with a knife. NYPD seeks public tips to aid investigation.

NYPD seeks help finding a suspect in a severe assault in Brooklyn that left a man with a fractured skull and lacerations. The attack occurred on Georgia Avenue and Newport Street.