Manhattan DA Bragg has returned 11 ancient artifacts to Egypt, once tied to trafficker Robin Symes, preserving cultural heritage and redressing historical wrongs.

Jesse Diaz Ramos was sentenced to 25 years for the hate crime assault of a transgender woman in Manhattan, following a guilty verdict for attempted murder and assault.

Two cryptocurrency investors are facing charges for kidnapping and torturing a businessman to obtain Bitcoin passwords, with one held without bail and an NYPD detective involved under investigation.

NYPD detectives reassigned after a Bitcoin millionaire's kidnapping in SoHo; one is part of Mayor Adams' security detail. The mayor distinguishes between their private actions and professional duties.

Terrence Chalk, alias "Dr. Cash," was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding investors of $4.8M in a Ponzi scheme involving church wealth seminars.

Former NYPD officer Suzette Trimmingham and call center owner Mervin Rhymes pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme involving exploiting traffic accident victims' data.

The forecast indicates a wet weekend for New York City with high chances of showers and thunderstorms across the boroughs and temperatures in the mid-70s to 60s.

A fire started in a Manhattan basement and spread smoke through Midtown, affecting nearby buildings including a Hilton Hotel. No injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the fire quickly.

The Manhattan District Attorney has repatriated 39 stolen antiquities to Pakistan, recovered from art trafficker Subhash Kapoor. The items include a Buddha and Attendants Frieze from the Gandharan era.

Randy and Chad Miller pleaded guilty to securities fraud and identity theft related to defrauding investors in a sports complex development in Mesa, Arizona.

A NY construction manager, Jose Garcia, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzlement and tax evasion, totaling $4.5 million stolen and $2.1 million in evaded taxes.

New York reports a 9% decrease in shootings, with the state experiencing the lowest levels of gun violence since 2006. The decline includes a 15% drop in shooting victims.

Walmart settled with NY over illegal toy gun sales, incurring a $16,000 penalty after an AG investigation showed they shipped realistic-looking toy guns, violating state law.