NYC Councilmembers propose a bill to tighten Local Law 97, reducing the use of energy credits from 50% to 10%, compelling building owners to make actual climate upgrades.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul initiates an audit of utility company management salaries to address high energy costs and ensure fair rates for New Yorkers.

Three individuals were charged with defrauding NYC's COVID-19 housing program, facing wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering allegations, involving misappropriation of funds for personal luxuries.

Three sales executives were charged with securities and wire fraud in a Pre-IPO investment scheme, having allegedly deceived investors about fees and siphoning off $88.6 million.

Mina Tadrus of Tadrus Capital LLC pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud, admitting to defrauding investors of over $5 million without actual trading.

The New York State Department of Health reported the first case of the mpox clade Ib strain, stressing public health vigilance and the availability of the JYNNEOS vaccine. No local transmission has been identified.

Brooklyn parents are concerned after children were hit by cyclists on Bedford Avenue's bike lane, urging for safety measures including a temporary closure during school hours.

Officials warn of a scam involving fake texts about unpaid tolls related to NYC's congestion pricing, exploiting E-ZPass users by requesting personal info and directing them to pay through non-official links.

New York City's DEP is planning to build a large tunnel to prevent sewage overflow into Newtown Creek, which is expected to greatly reduce waterway pollution.

A defunct New York smoke shop has been fined $6 million for unlicensed marijuana sales, marking a significant enforcement action in the state's cannabis industry.

NY Attorney General Letitia James released bodycam footage of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste's fatal encounter with NYPD, part of an ongoing transparency effort.

The NYPD seeks help to find Jim Pizarro, 35, missing in Brooklyn since December 5, offering details of his appearance and asking for any information to be reported.

The NYPD seeks public help in apprehending Sebastian Agudelo, a suspect in a Brooklyn homicide, offering a reward for information leading to his capture.