Manhattan Home Health Aide Pleads Guilty to Stealing $24,000 from Elderly Clients and Faces 1 to 3 Years in Prison
Jerona Smith pleaded guilty to stealing $24,000 from elderly clients and attempting to take an additional $54,000, with sentencing set for January 20, 2026.
Two Men Convicted in Eastern District of New York for Using Cryptocurrencies to Fund ISIS
Abdullah At Taqi and Mohammad David Hashimi were convicted for supporting ISIS using cryptocurrencies and online payment platforms; they face up to 60 years in prison.
12-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition and Mother Injured in Bronx Domestic Stabbing as Stepfather Faces Charges
A 12-year-old girl and her mother were stabbed by the child's stepfather in the Bronx. The suspect faces assault and other charges as New York City struggles with rising domestic violence cases.
Manhattan D.A. Secures Guilty Pleas and Sentencing of Five Individuals in $7.2 Million Dark Web Drug Ring
Five individuals pled guilty to running a cryptocurrency drug ring in Manhattan, resulting in one leading accomplice, NAN WU, being sentenced to over 6 years and the forfeiture of cryptocurrencies and cash.
Manhattan DA Announces Indictment of Suspect for Astor Place Assault with Butcher’s Knife
Tylek McPherson was indicted on multiple charges for slashing a man near Astor Place, with the Manhattan DA's Office providing support for victims of violence.
NBA Bigwigs and Mafia Members Busted in Sweeping Poker Game Scam in Brooklyn
Reputed crime family members and NBA figures are charged with rigging illegal poker games, using high-tech methods to cheat and funnel profits to the mafia.
Ex-NBA Players Among Six Charged in Brooklyn for Alleged Insider Betting and Money Laundering Scheme
Current and former NBA players, including Terry Rozier, have been charged in a betting and money laundering operation involving the use of non-public NBA information.
Protests Surge in Lower Manhattan Following Immigration Raid with Demonstrators Demanding Justice and Detainee Releases
Protesters in Lower Manhattan rallied against a contentious immigration raid. Clashes occurred when right-wing influencer taunted protesters, leading to two arrests. The protests reflect broader discontent with harsh immigration policies.
Four Hospitalized, 60 Displaced After Devastating Fire Rips Through Freeport Apartment Building
A fire in a Freeport apartment building resulted in four hospitalizations, 60 displaced residents, and uncovered the absence of working smoke alarms. Firefighters from multiple departments responded to the blaze.












