Cholo Abdi Abdullah of Kenya was sentenced to life in prison for planning a 9/11-style terror attack in the U.S. after extensive investigation linked him to al-Shabaab.

A former U.S. bank executive, Edward Gene Smith, is indicted for sex crimes, including child pornography and obstructing justice, with a trial set for February 2025.

A former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, where she provided EBT license numbers to criminals.

NYPD offers $10,000 for info on the Grinch, accused of trying to steal Christmas gifts. New Yorkers united against the thefts, maintaining holiday cheer.

A fire in Valley Stream, Long Island, left four homeless, with no injuries reported. Around 100 firefighters from eight departments responded; cause under investigation.

A 12-year-old boy in Medford escaped a burglar through a window and called the police, leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Christian Garcia for burglary.

NYC reports a significant drop in violent crime for 2025, with homicides down to 297 and a 20% decrease in shootings from the previous year, despite a rise in rape reports.

NYPD seeks a suspect who attacked a man with a baseball bat on the Upper West Side; the incident captured on video, victim hospitalized with facial injuries.

NY Attorney General Letitia James secures $2.4 million in debt relief from Monterey Finance's predatory practices, offering financial respite to New Yorkers misled by deceptive leasing agreements.

The NY Attorney General's Office is investigating the fatal police shooting of Eric Davis in Rochester after a violent incident where Davis fired at officers.

A mother and daughter from Brighton Beach are indicted for labor and sex trafficking related to forcing women into prostitution in Brooklyn massage parlors.

A fire engulfed a cabana at Silver Gull Beach Club, Queens, early Wednesday, with no injuries reported. Firefighters battled the three-alarm blaze with an exterior attack.

A 47-year-old woman was shot and killed in her Harlem apartment, leaving the community shaken. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.