A woman's lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her at 13 can proceed anonymously, as Manhattan Judge Torres criticizes inflammatory defense motions.

An employee at a Brooklyn homeless shelter was fatally stabbed, prompting an NYPD investigation. The attack occurred around 6:15 p.m. at a former hotel on East New York Avenue. The assailant, described as around 6’1”, remains at large.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks federal charges against a Guatemalan accused of a subway murder, which could lead to a life sentence. The case highlights debate over the city's sanctuary policies.

Good Samaritans lifted a taxi to save a mother and her son after the taxi hit pedestrians in Herald Square due to the driver's medical emergency. No fatalities were reported, and police are not suspecting criminality.

A woman in Queens was killed in a Christmas night hit-and-run. The victim, identified as Antonina Freycinet, was hit near her home. Police are investigating, lacking suspects or witnesses.

A fire in a Jericho, Long Island condo complex caused significant damage on Christmas night, rekindled the following morning, and resulted in injuries to two firefighters. The cause is under investigation.

NYC's traffic fatalities slightly decreased in 2024, but pedestrian deaths, including children, rose, with 112 compared to last year's 95. Safety measures and street redesigns continue amid these contrasting trends.

A taxi hit pedestrians in Manhattan on Christmas Day, injuring several, including a child. The driver may have had a medical episode. No charges have been filed; the investigation continues.

A 36-year-old man named Arkmayer Davis was stabbed to death outside his Bronx home. Despite being transported to a hospital, he was pronounced dead; no arrests have been made.

A firefighter and a resident were injured in a fire that broke out in a Greenpoint apartment building on Christmas Eve. The fire started before 4:30 a.m. and was contained within an hour.

A woman is critical after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in her St. Albans, Queens home, likely from a malfunctioning boiler and illegal renovations.

A suspect is in custody after two random slashings at Grand Central-42nd Street Station on Christmas Eve, with both victims being in stable condition.

Sebastian Zapeta was arrested and charged with murder and arson for setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train. The victim died from burn injuries and smoke inhalation.