A fire at Blew Smoke cigar lounge in Brooklyn injured seven, with six hospitalized for minor injuries. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. The cause is under investigation.

Hypothermia caused five deaths in NYC amidst cold snap, with alcohol and drugs as factors in some cases. Coordination issues affect outreach efforts despite warming buses and expanded shelter capacity.

Sgt. Erik Duran, of the NYPD Narcotics Bronx Tactical Response Unit, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of Eric Duprey during a 2023 incident involving a motorized scooter.

Three men, aged 22, were rescued from Jamaica Bay, Queens, after falling through the ice, with emergency services, including NYPD and FDNY, responding rapidly. The men were hospitalized in stable condition.

Shivam Lnu, 22, has been charged with conspiracy and transporting immigrants for financial gain in a case involving human smuggling from Canada into New York. The investigation involves multiple federal agencies and is part of broader efforts against organized smuggling operations.

Iescha Gowdy, 34, received a 15-year prison sentence for attacking her roommate and the roommate’s daughter, including discharging a firearm and stabbing the older victim.

ALICE + OLIVIA settled for $3.2 million over false PPP loan claims, admitting misconduct in handling government funds aimed at aiding small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officer Espinosa was killed in a DUI crash; the accused, Matthew Smith, pleaded not guilty despite evidence of reckless driving and a high BAC level. The loss has deeply affected both the community and law enforcement.

Luigi Mangione criticized the justice system for what he perceives as double jeopardy due to overlapping state and federal trials for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A 2-year-old boy in Queens died after his father allegedly beat him at a shelter; the father, charged with attempted murder and assault, pleaded not guilty. The child suffered severe injuries and delayed medical care, leading to his death.

Unlicensed taxi hustlers persist at JFK Airport despite crackdown, charging exorbitant fares, with a tourist recently paying $800 to Times Square, and efforts to combat this issue are ongoing.

An 11-year-old Brooklyn girl, Amira Aminova, was fatally hit by a bus. Driver Wawa Aurelus was arrested for leaving the scene and failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of Michael Patterson, 38, on charges of setting multiple fires on the Upper East and West Sides, leading to property damage.