The state’s OSI concluded the NYPD's use of deadly force in the Oct. 5 Brooklyn shooting of Royston Bacchus was legally justified; a full Investigation Report will follow.

Cellphone video shows two detectives repeatedly striking a man inside BK Wine Depot on Hoyt Street; the NYPD has reassigned the officers while Internal Affairs reviews the case.

Federal prosecutors say SantaCon organizer Stefan Pildes diverted more than half of about $2.7M raised for the event into a private slush fund; he was arrested in Manhattan and indicted.

Controversial streamer Sneako was struck and dragged to the pavement while live‑streaming in Manhattan on Tuesday; video circulated online and police opened an investigation.

Commissioner Tisch and Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez will speak at 11 a.m.; the NYPD’s initial post offered few details about the agenda.

Two Connecticut men were arrested after a high-speed I-684 pursuit ended on I-84; troopers say a third suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

A former Vornado leasing executive went on trial in Manhattan after prosecutors alleged he siphoned more than $9.5M through phony brokerages. Jury selection began this week.

A Pittsfield man was arrested after state police say he repeatedly sexually assaulted a 14‑year‑old resident at a Valatie group home. He faces 35 counts and is jailed.

A man arrested in Florida was extradited to Ulster County and charged in the death of a 29‑year‑old Ellenville mother, police say. Community members have launched a fund for her children.

SkyFOX footage shows heavy smoke over Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx; officials have not yet confirmed details.

A brush fire burned in Central Park Tuesday night, video shows. FDNY says the blaze occurred during the spring brush‑fire window and has deployed detection cameras.

A Haverstraw man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for enticement of a minor while he remains jailed on a 2022 Rockland County murder charge.

An MTA worker was punched inside Rockefeller Center station early Tuesday and taken to Bellevue Hospital. Police say a 49‑year‑old suspect was detained and charges are pending.