Secret Service Clamps Down on Crypto Scams with Seizure of Fraudulent Domain Linked to $4.6 Million Losses
The U.S. Secret Service seized a domain linked to a cryptocurrency "pig butchering" scam, with reported victim losses of over $4.6 million, as part of efforts to combat fraud targeting the vulnerable, including the elderly.
Manhattan DA Charges 16 Gang Members in East Harlem Shooting Rampage
Manhattan DA Bragg announced the indictment of 16 gang members linked to 21 shootings in East Harlem, part of a crackdown on gang violence with Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch.
Death Toll Rises at Long Island's Happy Cat Sanctuary as Rescuers Find 54 More Cats
54 more cats found dead after a fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary, with over 160 cats treated off-site. Volunteers, shocked by the devastation, continue to search. The cause is under investigation, with a space heater being a possible factor.
Tragic Fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Claims Elderly Woman's Life, Leaves Eight Displaced
A deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, killed an elderly woman and left eight homeless; over 100 firefighters responded and controlled it within an hour. No criminal activity is suspected.
Manhattan DA Announces Murder Charges Against Father-Son Duo for Harlem Man's Death, Ex-Girlfriend Accused of Aiding Crime
Indictments on a father-son duo for a Harlem murder were announced by Manhattan DA Bragg; they allegedly killed Khaeir Spencer's mother's boyfriend, with her aid.
Man Indicted for Violent Robbery and Assault of Harlem Funeral Home Director
Luis Ortega, 50, was indicted for robbing and assaulting a Harlem funeral home director in February 2025. Ortega was arrested in March, while his accomplice remains at large.
Man Allegedly Slashes Daughter, Nieces with Cleaver, Shot by NYPD in Bensonhurst Home Horror
A man with mental health issues slashed his daughter and nieces in Brooklyn before being shot by the NYPD; all are stable, with the man's condition post-surgery confirmed by a police source.
New York Legal Leaders and Advocates Commemorate 40 Years of Solidarity at Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil
New York legal leaders joined the 40th Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil to honor victims and support survivors, highlighting four decades of advocacy and the importance of kinship and healing.
Woman Survives Attempted Rape and Robbery in Lower Manhattan Subway, NYPD Seeks Suspect
A woman faced an attempted rape and robbery in a Lower Manhattan subway station; the assailant fled and remains at large. The NYPD has released a suspect description and is seeking public assistance.







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