Raul Silva received a 12-year sentence for drug trafficking-related activities, including selling lethal substances that caused a 66-year-old woman's overdose death in July 2019.

An inmate, Ramel Powell, died at Rikers Island, making it the first death in NYC's correction system this year. An investigation is underway, with an overdose suspected.

Over 100 firefighters battle a multi-alarm fire at Arca Cristiana church in Bushwick, Brooklyn with no injuries reported.

A NYC Sanitation supervisor, Steven Taylor, is indicted for allegedly filing over $21,000 in false timesheets, taking unauthorized breaks, and issuing summonses without witnessing violations.

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to six years for sexually abusing a patient during a clinic visit in 2018. His conviction included third-degree sexual abuse and other charges.

Officers fatally shot a 79-year-old man who pointed a gun at them outside a Queens precinct; the man was earlier reported missing and in mental decline.

Deaza Barkley, a 17-year-old student, fell victim to gun violence in Queens, the issue she addressed in a school project. Mourners held a vigil to remember her life and aspirations.

An NYPD detective was shot while serving a warrant; the suspect, Edwin Rivera, fired at officers. After negotiation and gunfire exchange, both were hospitalized but expected to recover. Officials criticized the system for Rivera's parole status.

New York City's settlements for police and prosecutorial misconduct lawsuits surged to $206 million in 2024, marking a significant increase from previous years.

NYPD Crimestoppers shared a wanted poster for an unidentified suspect involved in a Brooklyn burglary on January 16th, seeking information with a $3,500 reward offer.

Manhattan D.A. Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the return of 107 looted Italian antiquities valued at $1.2 million, involving ongoing investigations and charges against smuggler Edoardo Almagià.

Gabriel Sanchez fatally shot his girlfriend, Celina Ramos, and himself in Brooklyn after an intense argument, according to witnesses. Sanchez had a history of harassing and stalking an ex-girlfriend.

An armed suspect fired at officers and is now barricaded in a Lower East Side apartment; no injuries reported. The standoff began during a search warrant execution.