Rex Heuermann, charged with the murder of seven women as the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, attended a court proceeding focused on trial preparations, including debate over DNA evidence admissibility and the suppression of certain evidence.

A man was stabbed at a Times Square McDonald's, marking the third such incident in the area within a week. The victim is stable; no arrests have been made yet.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in East Harlem; he survived, and police are investigating the incident with no arrests yet made.

A federal judge orders a hearing to examine the legality of the search conducted by police during Luigi Mangione's arrest on charges of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Lawmakers target prediction markets for regulation after concerns about insider trading arise, such as a suspiciously timed bet on Polymarket. Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres proposes a bill to prevent federal employees' misuse of non-public information.

NYPD officers fatally shot a man wielding a fake gun after a road rage incident in the West Village. The man refused to drop the imitation firearm even after being shot. An investigation into the police use of force is underway.

Accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione challenges the prosecution's death penalty justification and evidence legality in federal court, raising public and legal debates over the case's complexity and justice.

Elhadji Sene sentenced to 7 years for identity theft, grand larceny, and weapon possession following crimes from Dec 2023 to Apr 2025, per Manhattan DA's office.

Hassan Hubbard was sentenced to 10 years for trafficking illicit firearms in the Bronx, including semi-automatic rifles and over 800 rounds of ammunition.

Harvey Weinstein's team seeks to overturn his sex crime conviction citing juror bullying and intimidation, ahead of a retrial on a separate rape charge.

A California mother was stabbed at Macy's Herald Square while changing her baby's diaper. The indicted suspect, Kerri Aherne, claimed she was commanded by voices to kill. Her intent was to get imprisoned rather than return to a psychiatric facility.

Angel Melendez pleaded guilty to charges from a fatal car crash in East Harlem that killed one person and injured another. His sentencing is set for February 2026.

A 69-year-old woman sustained a fractured elbow after being attacked by two young males in Central Park. Police seek public assistance to identify the suspects.