Off-Duty NYPD Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting in Washington Heights, Second Incident in Weekend
An off-duty NYPD officer fatally shot a man in Washington Heights; a loaded gun was recovered. This was the second deadly shooting by an officer in recent days; both are under investigation.
New York City Family Detained by ICE During Routine Check-In as 7-Year-Old Is Among Those Held
During a routine immigration check-in in NYC, a 7-year-old, her mother and brother were detained by ICE, sparking community concern over family separation.
Federal Inmate Convicted of First-Degree Murder at FCI Otisville NY as Mandatory Life Sentence Looms
A federal inmate at FCI Otisville was convicted of first-degree murder for killing another prisoner using a lock tied to a belt. He faces a mandatory life sentence.
Firefighters and Superintendent Injured as Blaze Engulfs Upper East Side Building in Manhattan
A fire erupted at an Upper East Side apartment building in Manhattan, injuring three firefighters and a superintendent, with the cause currently under investigation.
$200 Million Ponzi Scheme Uncovered by New York Prosecutors in Water Vending Machine Scam Targeting Investors and Veterans
Federal prosecutors charge individuals in a $200 million Ponzi scheme involving fraudulent water vending machine investments, causing significant losses to investors, including military veterans.
Cartel Crackdown in NYC as Sinaloa Kingpins Are Extradited to Face Fentanyl Charges in Manhattan Court
Three alleged Sinaloa Cartel leaders were extradited from Mexico and presented in Manhattan Federal Court, facing charges of fentanyl trafficking and weapon offenses.
Former CEO Indicted in New York for Allegedly Squandering $4M in Company Funds on Crypto and Gambling
Richard Kim, ex-CEO of Zero Edge Corporation, was indicted for gambling away $4 million of company funds on cryptocurrency trades and online gambling.
New York Members-Only Club Settles for $360K After Admitting to COVID Relief Fund Misuse
The U.S. Attorney announced a $360,000 settlement with entities operating a social club for COVID relief fraud, admitting to falsely obtaining PPP loans and an RRF grant.
Harvey Weinstein Faces Third Retrial on Rape Charge in New York as Defense Seeks Dismissal Before September Hearing
Harvey Weinstein is set to have a third retrial in New York on a third-degree rape charge involving Jessica Mann. His second trial ended with a partial verdict and mistrial.
Former Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Pleads Guilty to Illegal Fundraising and Faces up to Five Years in Prison
Mohamed Bahi, an ex-aide to Mayor Eric Adams, admitted to illegal fundraising for Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign. He faces up to five years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution.
Crypto Kingpin Do Kwon Admits to Mega-Fraud and Faces 25 Years Behind Bars as Terra's House of Cards Collapses
Do Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud related to the collapse of Terraform Labs' digital assets, facing a potential 25-year sentence and a $19 million forfeiture.












