Juan Correa, Jr. was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering in Onondaga County, with 5 years of supervised release to follow.

New York Governor Hochul signs legislation to strengthen cybersecurity, requiring municipalities to report cyber incidents within 72 hours and ransom payments within 24 hours.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation in New York to expand health care services for athletes, allowing out-of-state medical teams to assist at sporting events.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a $115.9 billion budget for FY 2026, aimed at safety, affordability, and quality of life, which includes tax relief for low-income residents and investments in public safety and education.

Richard Sterritt, Jr. admitted to a $17 million investment fraud and received an 18-year prison sentence in Brooklyn federal court. He hid his criminal past from investors and misused funds for luxury living. His co-defendants await sentencing.

Owners of TEMCO Construction NY are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme defrauding NYC's Department of Education by falsifying payroll records.

Former NY state employee Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu face more charges in an alleged PPE kickback scheme, accused of using Sun's position to secure contracts for personal gain during COVID-19.

Joel Alonzo was arrested for assaulting a federal officer and trying to grab his gun at 26 Federal Plaza, raising concerns over attacks on ICE personnel.

New York's boroughs anticipate mixed weather with chances of morning drizzle evolving to clearer skies and high temperatures, with possible showers and thunderstorms early in the coming week.

Marc Lazarre was sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft using homeless individuals' personal information to claim unemployment benefits.

UK hacker "IntelBroker," real name Kai West, indicted in the US for causing $25 million in damages through a global hacking scheme, selling stolen data on the dark web.

Hulk Hogan, in partnership with Rich Rosen, is opening a $7 million bar called Slam opposite Madison Square Garden, featuring wrestling memorabilia and his own beer brand.

Newark Airport launched nonstop Arajet flights to Santo Domingo, connecting the large Dominican community in the New York-New Jersey region to their home country and boosting cultural and economic ties.