Joseph Muroff of the Bronx DA's Office received the Morgenthau Award for his dedication to justice and service.

Brooklyn man, Jonathan Velez, faces up to 25 years for assaulting his cousin, with the attack leaving the victim critically injured and unresponsive after being struck by a vehicle post-assault.

Mark Anderson was arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione, an inmate charged with murder.

An elderly woman died and another is in critical condition after an apartment fire in Astoria, Queens. Firefighters responded to the blaze Thursday night. The cause is under investigation.

The NYPD faces a lawsuit alleging racial profiling in traffic stops, with a significant increase in vehicle searches disproportionately affecting Black and Latino drivers.

Manhattan judge dismisses severe charges against Luigi Mangione, removing death penalty and murder and firearms allegations, but retains two stalking charges.

A rideshare driver was fatally shot in the Bronx on New Year's Day, marking the suspected first homicide of 2026. Suspect Ehinel Troncoso is wanted by NYPD.

A Ridge, NY man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of his ex-girlfriend, admitting the crime stemmed from a financial dispute, according to prosecutors

A Level 2 sex offender, Andrew Edick pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving two minors. Sentencing is set for May 29, 2026.

John McClure and Sarah Chambers of Granville were convicted of contractor fraud, scamming homeowners out of over $1.5 million. They advertised home improvement services but often didn't complete the work, spending the money on personal items instead.

Manhattan DA announced the sentencing of Larry Atkinson to 40 years-to-life for the 1994 murder of Sarah and Sharon Roberts, solved with DNA advances.

A New Jersey man was indicted for a hit-and-run in Queens that seriously injured a motorcyclist; he faces charges including assault and driving with a suspended license.

Members of a Queens sex trafficking ring receive prison terms of 25 to 35 years for coercive trafficking of minors.