Five individuals were indicted in Brooklyn for conspiracy, sex trafficking, and promoting prostitution, following reports by a 19-year-old victim coerced into prostitution.

Two men in Queens have been indicted for sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, and related crimes, including the coercion of a Chinese woman into prostitution.

The DOJ supports a Muslim group in NY facing land use conflicts for mosque expansion, invoking RLUIPA against alleged discriminatory zoning by the Town of Oyster Bay.

Rain is predicted in NYC boroughs today with high winds; no hazardous weather expected this week, but a Gale Warning is in effect for some coast areas. Sunny days anticipated after the weekend.

Birdee, a new bakery and café by pastry chef Renata Ameni, opens in Williamsburg's old Domino Sugar Factory, offering a mix of sweet and savory treats with a touch of her Brazilian and Lebanese heritage.

New York's Dominican community mourns the Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse victims, with NYC Mayor Eric Adams planning a visit to the Dominican Republic.

TikToker @martinifeeny (Bridget) claimed she was fired after criticizing the sameness of NYC mega-influencers, sparking a discussion on social media authenticity and the preference for more relatable content creators.

Vybz Kartel performs in the US post-imprisonment, with high demand leading to an additional show. Critics discuss his explicit lyrics while fans celebrate his influence. He continues making music despite health issues and plans more performances.

The National Weather Service predicts a rainy weekend for NYC boroughs with a 90% chance of rain and temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s, but no severe weather is expected.

The NYPD's Quality of Life Division aims to address daily non-emergency issues in NYC, like noise and illegal parking, to improve community relations and well-being.

Luna Park in Coney Island opened its 122nd season with traditional festivities, including the iconic Cyclone roller coaster drawing early queues and receiving an egg cream christening ceremony.

An audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander shows over 80% of schools with asbestos missed required inspections, exposing students and staff to health risks.

Two men were sentenced in a large-scale bird mount trafficking case, with one facing a $900,000 fine and probation, and the other, probation. They plead guilty to smuggling and ESA violations.