The U.N. listed three Haitian gangs for recruiting, killing and maiming children after a surge of violence and displacement in 2025. The move aims to increase accountability and boost child protection.

A 39‑year‑old Mount Vernon woman was fatally shot in Wakefield; the suspected shooter fled on a moped and remains at large. Police are asking for tips.

A 22-year-old man was stabbed Monday night near 40th Street and 14th Avenue in Borough Park; police say he will recover and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 17-year-old was shot on Jefferson Avenue Tuesday night and taken to Kings County Hospital; police have no suspect description and the investigation is ongoing.

A worker was injured when a one‑car garage and a retaining wall collapsed on East 228th Street in Wakefield; the Department of Buildings says the person is expected to recover.

A press conference in Manhattan Beach Park raised the reward to $13,000 after two teens were attacked; one 17-year-old lost vision in an eye.

A Long Island man tied to the Bloodhound Brims was sentenced to 22 years after pleading to robbery and conspiracy linked to the 2023 Hempstead killing of a Bronx teacher.

A former Woodbourne corrections officer was indicted in a multi‑agency probe that alleges he smuggled meth and cellphones into the prison in exchange for more than $17,000.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images seeking a suspect in a May 31 Washington Heights slashing. A $3,500 reward is being offered.

A Manhattan man was sentenced to 12½–25 years for orchestrating the 2022 East Harlem killing of Timothy "TJ" Parker, prosecutors said.

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to four years after more than 1,500 methamphetamine pills were seized during a Putnam Valley traffic stop. The DA says the haul suggested distribution.

Two people armed with a gun robbed a man at a Grand Concourse convenience store on June 25; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted photos and is asking for tips.

A 36-year-old man was slashed and robbed of his chain in Riverdale Saturday evening; police are searching for two moped-riding suspects. Tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers.