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.

Federal prosecutors say former postal workers at JFK diverted Treasury checks meant for recipients and kept the proceeds. The allegation echoes past multimillion‑dollar schemes.

A 68-year-old man was assaulted near West 47th Street and 5th Avenue Monday evening. NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert seeking information.