NYC officials report a significant reduction in gun violence and overall crime in 2025, with a record-low number of shootings and declines in murders, robberies, and grand theft auto.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of drug trafficking and weapons in New York after being seized by a U.S.-ordered invasion into Venezuela.

Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores made their initial court appearances in Manhattan following their capture by U.S. forces, facing charges related to a long-term conspiracy with narcoterrorists.

Wei Hou, accused of murdering his mother Zhu Hou in NYC, was previously enrolled in a drug treatment program instead of serving a full prison sentence. His early release and mental health issues lead to scrutiny of the correctional system.

A Canadian tourist was hospitalized after being randomly stabbed in the leg while tying his shoe near NYC's Bryant Park. No suspect has been arrested.

Police have taken a male suspect into custody after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Central Park. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man shot himself in Manhattan and falsely claimed an assailant attacked him, provoking a manhunt. He's in critical but stable condition and may face weapon and false reporting charges.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a subway slashing incident in Manhattan. A 38-year-old man was injured after a verbal dispute escalated on December 20. The assailant fled and remains at large.

U.S. Marshals arrested Wei Hou on second-degree murder charges for the death of his mother, Zhu Hou, in her NYC apartment; he was apprehended near Albany and had a history of criminal activity.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah of Kenya was sentenced to life in prison for planning a 9/11-style terror attack in the U.S. after extensive investigation linked him to al-Shabaab.

A former U.S. bank executive, Edward Gene Smith, is indicted for sex crimes, including child pornography and obstructing justice, with a trial set for February 2025.

A former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, where she provided EBT license numbers to criminals.

NYPD offers $10,000 for info on the Grinch, accused of trying to steal Christmas gifts. New Yorkers united against the thefts, maintaining holiday cheer.