New York City and Hudson Valley Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Amidst New Jersey Wildfires
An air quality advisory is in effect for NYC and the Hudson Valley until midnight due to smoke from New Jersey wildfires affecting air quality and posing health risks.
Brooklyn Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Kidnapping of Child in Crown Heights
A Brooklyn man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child from his father; a history of arrests and the incident caught on video prompted charges of kidnapping and endangerment.
New York City Enjoys Mild Veterans Day Weather, Sunny Week Ahead across Boroughs
New Yorkers experienced cloudy Veterans Day mornings that cleared to sunny afternoons, with highs near 68°F, followed by a sunny week with cooler temperatures ahead.
FDNY Quells Brush Fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Amidst Northeast Drought Concerns
FDNY controlled a brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, aided by drones. One firefighter was injured. The incident, amid a drought watch in NYC, underscores wildfire risks and prompts conservation calls.
Chicago Rapper "Lil Zay Osama" Sentenced to 14 Months for Illegal Machinegun Possession in Brooklyn
Rapper Lil Zay Osama was sentenced to 14 months for possessing a machinegun after pleading guilty. He left the illegal firearm in a rideshare vehicle.
Businessman Ilya Kahn Pleads Guilty to Export and Tax Violation Charges Linked to Russian Military Tech Scheme
Businessman Ilya Kahn pleaded guilty to exporting restricted technology to Russia and tax evasion, facing a potential 20-year sentence. He exported semiconductors to a sanctioned Russian entity, undermining U.S. sanctions and national security.
Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Community Rallies to Reopen Beloved DIY Aquarium on Hancock Street
The Bed-Stuy community recreated their cherished makeshift aquarium in a tree pit with added features, after city interference, showcasing resilience and community spirit.
Queens Man Sentenced to Life for Murder and Dismemberment in Greed-Fueled Plot in Brooklyn
A Queens man received life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of a woman in a scheme for financial gain, as per the Eastern District of New York's U.S. Attorney's office.












