NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the DOJ to maintain VOCA funding without tying it to federal immigration enforcement cooperation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams expands NYPD's Quality of Life Division to Staten Island, aiming to address issues like illegal mopeds and public drug use, and improve residents' well-being.

Six unauthorized cannabis shops in Queens were closed following Operation Weed Whacker, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of illegal substances.

Mina Tadrus was sentenced to 30 months in prison for investment adviser fraud after pleading guilty to a $5.7 million scheme with his AI-powered hedge fund, Tadrus Capital LLC.

A U.S.-Russian dual citizen, Vadim Yermolenko, is sentenced to 30 months for export control and sanction violation schemes aiding Russian military and intelligence.

Keith Taylor, ex-CEO of Modest Needs Foundation, pleaded guilty to defrauding the charity of $2.5 million and evading taxes.

Forecasts for New York City indicate a mix of sunny days and potential thunderstorms with coastal hazardous conditions, including high rip currents and beach erosion advisories.

Chef Salvo Lo Castro, who previously cooked for popes and presidents, has opened CASASALVO in SoHo, offering Italian cuisine with global influences to all diners.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez faces potential sideline time due to a thumb injury; seriousness underscored by manager Mendoza. He's awaiting MRI results, having previously missed games due to hand issues.

Two Queens deli workers were shot while stopping a robbery; the assailant, who stole $800, escaped and is sought by NYPD.

NYPD searches for a suspect after a 15-year-old girl was raped in the Bronx; the suspect is a male between 17-19 years old. The girl is in stable condition at a hospital. Public assistance is sought.

A woman was found dead in her car on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon, N.Y., leading to a suspicious death investigation by Westchester County Police.

The MTA is beginning a major development of the Second Avenue Subway extension into East Harlem, with a $2 billion contract promising Q train service expansion.