A proposal in New York seeks to require judges to make yearly visits to state prisons, aiming to connect them directly with the impact of their sentencing decisions.

A Brooklyn man, Juan Lopez, was sentenced to 4-12 years for manslaughter after a fatal car crash that killed Micah Dukes during a high-speed chase with police.

Investment advisor twins Adam and Daniel Kaplan were found guilty of defrauding clients of over $10 million, leveraging their trust to steal funds for personal use. Their schemes included forged signatures and deceptive contracts.

NYC faces mixed weather with patchy frost, rising temperatures, and breezy winds; rain expected Saturday night with sunny conditions to follow. No land advisories, but gale warnings for boaters on Sunday.

Brooklyn superintendent Burim Havolli died after an altercation with a person suspected of package theft, leaving behind three children. Police are questioning a person of interest and seeking more suspects.

An 80-year-old woman and her 52-year-old son were found dead in a Brooklyn apartment, with no signs of trauma, and foul odor complaints led to their discovery.

New York City launches an in-school banking program to teach public school students financial literacy and provide banking services, with support from multiple financial institutions.

A disbarred attorney was sentenced to 2.5-7 years for swindling deeds from Brooklyn homeowners in distress, resulting in convictions and fines for his companies.

A consistent weather pattern with mostly sunny days and chilly nights is expected across NYC's boroughs, alongside anticipated weekend showers. No hazardous weather is forecasted for the area according to the NWS.

The trial of Linda Sun and Chris Hu begins, focusing on undisclosed Chinese agency, profiteering during the pandemic, and various other charges including money laundering and fraud. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Brooklyn federal workers received aid from a food giveaway as the government shutdown continues, while officials and food pantries address the increased demand for food assistance and the future of SNAP benefits.

Brooklyn residents are demanding action after multiple dog attacks by a neighbor's pit bulls, with one resulting in serious injury to a French bulldog.

The National Weather Service forecasts consistent, partly sunny weather with mild temperatures and potential rain on Saturday for New York City boroughs.