NYC pedestrians lost over $76,000 to scammers last year who borrowed phones pretending to process charitable donations and then transferred money to themselves.

Five Luchese crime family members pleaded guilty to charges including racketeering and illegal gambling, and will forfeit over $5 million collectively.

Governor Kathy Hochul reported a 26% decrease in NYC subway fare evasion and a 9.1% drop in bus fare evasion, attributing this to enhanced MTA enforcement and infrastructure upgrades.

NYC's MTA reports lower fare evasion rates following the NYPD's increased arrests and enforcement, despite concerns of racial disparities in targeting. Violent subway incidents rise, leading to enhanced police patrols.

New York Governor Hochul announced a $55 million investment to strengthen emergency communications statewide, allocated through two grants to enhance first responder dispatch systems.

NYC Mayor Adams and DOT Commissioner Rodriguez celebrated the 500,000th pothole filled by their administration, highlighting improved infrastructure maintenance and reduced pothole response time.

A former correctional officer, Najee Jackson, was charged with attempting to smuggle marijuana and cigarettes into Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

NY Attorney General Letitia James is warning against egg and poultry price gouging amidst a bird flu outbreak, emphasizing its illegality and consumer rights.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot, and another teen injured in Brooklyn's East Flatbush, with further gun violence occurring in Crown Heights and Queens. No arrests have been made.

New York City is allocating funds from opioid settlements to community organizations aiding drug users with services like harm reduction and addiction treatment.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a multi-state suit against a Trump administration policy that freezes critical federal funds, threatening essential services.

NY AG Letitia James announced a $450,000 settlement with three companies over unsecured eufy security cameras, mandating enhanced data security measures.

New York City's congestion pricing system has had mixed results, with tolling evasions tackled by sting operations and varied commute times, stirring support and opposition among commuters and officials.