New Yorkers are still adjusting to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), used in city elections to rank top five candidates, which can extend the tallying process through multiple rounds. The city is focusing on voter education to clarify the RCV process.

Cryptocurrency company founder Iurii Gugnin is charged with money laundering and sanctions evasion, involving over $500 million and sensitive U.S. technology.

Ricky Shelby pleaded not guilty to murdering "Momma Zee" in Harlem and was held without bail; his lawyer provided a bizarre defense, while both families refrained from commenting.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $36.9 million renovation for a Brooklyn bridge to enhance structural integrity and add a protected bike lane, projected to be completed by Summer 2027.

The NYPD is seeking a suspect in a fatal stabbing in the Bronx, urging witnesses to come forward with any information related to the incident that occurred on June 2, 2025.

Testimonies in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial reveal alleged sexual and emotional abuse, with Combs facing severe charges including sex trafficking. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

Sailor's Choice, a coastal-themed dining venue, has opened at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, offering New England seafood and a relaxed atmosphere anchored by a vintage boat bar.

Protests erupt in NYC and LA against Trump's travel ban amidst increased immigration enforcement, with calls for ending perceived discrimination and tyranny, while Trump activates the National Guard to maintain order.

Union Pool's "Summer Thunder" concert series in Brooklyn features a mix of indie legends and new artists, with free shows every Sunday afternoon in summer 2025.

A Long Island man was arrested for plotting the kidnapping and murder of a former business partner, offering money and land as payment to an undercover informant.

Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a necklace from a 5-year-old boy in the Bronx during daylight. The child sustained injuries, and the NYPD is seeking public assistance.

Governor Kathy Hochul criticizes the GOP's 'Big Ugly' bill for its potential to harm New York's healthcare system, increase premiums, and leave many without coverage.

NYC plans to transform a decommissioned jail barge into a Hunts Point Marine Terminal to improve cargo operations and reduce congestion, as part of the city's "Blue Highways" initiative, creating jobs and economic growth in the South Bronx.