New York City secures $48 million to replace benefits for 95,000 households affected by electronic theft, as Mayor Adams recalls the personal significance of the issue.

NYC restores $48M to victims of benefits theft; faces challenges after federal SNAP replacement benefits expired.

Advocacy groups express concerns over NYC's plans to modify the Accessible Dispatch program for disabled riders, fearing worse service with the use of multiple e-hail apps.

Brian Dowling pleads guilty to fatally stabbing activist Ryan Carson in a case resolved by Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez; sentencing is set for February 19, 2025.

An indictment was unsealed charging seven individuals in a major Employee Retention Credit fraud, with over $600 million claimed in fraudulent tax credits.

Wall Street Exchange pays over $9.2 million to resolve U.S. bank fraud allegations, under a non-prosecution agreement that involves a fine and forfeiture for misleading a U.S. bank about anti-money laundering controls.

Murray Hill's Abbey Tavern closed after failing to agree on rent, surprising patrons before a major sports game. The bar, open since 1963, had been a community staple.

NYC's Department of Education will not renew leases for several daycare programs, leaving families and communities concerned about early childhood education.

A Brooklyn home fire injured five and caused local evacuations. Frozen hydrants complicated FDNY efforts to extinguish the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

A man died after being assaulted and robbed in a ride-hail car in Brooklyn; no arrests yet. Police and the medical examiner are investigating the incident.

NYCHA residents in NYC struggle with heat and hot water outages during severe cold, with areas like Soundview and Smith Houses affected. Repairs underway but issues persist.

NYPD renews attention to the 15-year-old case of missing Patrick Alford with an age-progressed image. He disappeared from Brooklyn in 2010 at age 7, identifiable by a scar over his left eyebrow.

Governor Hochul presents a $252 billion NY budget proposal focusing on education reform, a cellphone ban in schools, tax relief, and maintaining higher tax rates for millionaires.