The article details the crisis of New York City's mental health system, highlighting its inability to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illnesses, leading to repeated cycles of neglect and few long-term care options.

Federal investigators issue subpoenas for records from NYC hotels housing migrants and the homeless, probing potential immigration law violations and links to migrant gang activity.

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.

NYC's metro population nears pre-pandemic levels, driven by immigration, despite more people moving out than in, particularly in urban areas like Brooklyn and Queens.

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.

A mother and her son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, with no signs of trauma or forced entry. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.

NYPD seeks information about a daylight robbery in the Bronx's Starlight Park, where four assailants stole $500 from a man. The victim's condition and suspect details remain undisclosed. A $3,500 reward is offered for leads.

Governor Hochul announces an $8.8 million road rehabilitation project in Oneida County to improve roadways and pedestrian safety in the Village of Clinton.

Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated Metro-North Railroad's 100% on-time performance on March 9 and the LIRR's near 97% on-time rate this year, indicating improved reliability and rising ridership on New York's train services.

New York's OSI found no charges warranted against officers in the fatal shooting of Brandon Zurkan, deeming their actions self-defense under state law.

New York's AG Letitia James has secured over $4.6 million for citizens facing wrongful medical charges, with the Health Care Helpline resolving 4,800 complaints.

AG Letitia James leads a coalition supporting Medicaid recipients' right to choose healthcare providers, opposing South Carolina's exclusion of Planned Parenthood.