New York City authorities implement extensive safety measures for the July 4th fireworks, with NYPD Harbor Unit monitoring the harbors, closures of the Brooklyn Bridge, strategic FDNY placements, and drone surveillance to ensure public safety.

Jonathan Wohl was indicted for an attack on court officers, facing charges including attempted murder. The incident at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse resulted in injuries to the officers.

Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking charges but found guilty on Mann Act counts. Critics say the verdict could deter abuse survivors from coming forward.

Columbia University was hit by a cyberattack, causing data breaches and network outages, with sensitive information of 2.5 million individuals compromised, amid political motivations linked to affirmative action documents.

Dana Baraket pepper-sprayed two NYPD officers in Times Square and tried to grab a gun; previously involved in an anti-Israel incident. She faces multiple charges.

Diddy was acquitted of a top sex-crimes charge but found guilty of Mann Act violations involving transporting individuals for prostitution. He faces potential prison time.

Two men were shot outside a Harlem gay bar and are expected to recover; the NYPD seeks a suspect, described as a man in his 20s or 30s, who fled in a black sedan. No arrests have been made.

George Cole and COLE NYC LLC were sentenced for wage theft, with Cole getting six months in jail, five years of probation, and orders to pay $170,000 in restitution. The scheme involved underpaying workers, forgeries, and lapsed insurance.

Francisco Caminero has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges including rape, assault, drug possession, and bail jumping in connection with a 2018 case.

A New York doctor, CEO of ClearMD, is charged with a $24 million COVID-19 health care fraud for billing unnecessary services and creating fake records.

A Guinean man was detained by ICE outside a Manhattan court, endangering his future with his husband due to anti-gay laws in Guinea. His partner and advocates are seeking his release from Texas detention.

Scammers targeted Manhattan seniors, stealing over $50,000 via ATM scams within two months. Police are seeking two men and a woman responsible for these thefts, which involved distracting the victims inside bank branches.

Raquan El indicted for unprovoked pregnant woman attack in Chelsea, with charges including attempted and second-degree assault.