A five-alarm fire devastated several businesses in the Bronx. Firefighting efforts were hampered by a car blocking a hydrant. No casualties were reported, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

Anthony Riser, a murder suspect, escaped from an NYPD van in the Bronx but was recaptured four hours later. His escape raises concerns about NYPD's detainee transport procedures.

DHS agents searched two Columbia University residences without making any arrests, days after anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil's ICE arrest. No evidence was seized during the operation.

Individuals involved in a murder-for-hire conspiracy in Manhattan received heavy prison sentences, including Anthony Lopez, who got 28 ½ years-to-life for a vendetta that led to an innocent bystander's death.

Catalina Corona is indicted for elder fraud, involving nearly $10 million, using her position as a personal assistant to steal from elderly employers.

Georgian crime boss Vazha Gabadadze and associates were sentenced for extortion in the U.S., after following a victim from Georgia and threatening violence for payments.

Manhattan D.A. indicts Christian Millet for the murder and dismemberment of his step-grandfather, Edwin Echevarria.

An inmate at Rikers Island is indicted for assaulting a correction officer, leading to serious injuries. Robert Ray allegedly punched the officer from behind, causing her to fall and suffer facial fractures.

A 3-year-old boy named Kyng died under mysterious circumstances; his mother's boyfriend, Robert White, charged with assault in an earlier incident, not Kyng's death. Investigation ongoing as the community seeks answers and justice.

A Long Island man charged with dogfighting and drug offenses pleaded not guilty; evidence of animal cruelty and a large stash of drugs were found at his home.

A fire in a Washington Heights apartment injured six, including four firefighters. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 90 minutes; injuries were non-life-threatening. The fire's cause is unknown.

A fire in the Bronx's University Heights neighborhood destroyed several establishments, including restaurants and shops, prompting a five-alarm response. No injuries were reported.

An NYPD detective shot a man in Brooklyn during an altercation involving a box cutter; the man is in critical condition and the police are investigating the incident.