Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for charges including racketeering and sex trafficking nears, with jury selection concluding Monday. He pleads not guilty, held without bail, and faces a possible life sentence if convicted.

The LGBTQ+ community anticipates whether Pope Leo XIV will follow in Pope Francis' inclusive steps regarding their acceptance in the Roman Catholic Church.

A 55-year-old woman was grazed by a stray bullet during a shooting on Central Park West, resulting in a superficial hip wound. The suspect fled, and the incident has heightened local concerns about safety and gun violence in NYC.

New York introduces laws aiming at regulating AI technology, requiring companies to disclose when chatbots are used and directing at-risk users to mental health resources. Creating sexual deepfakes of minors is criminalized under the new legislation.

Columbia University suspended over 65 students following a pro-Palestinian library protest, with the interim president calling in NYPD due to the "substantial chaos" caused.

Unsealed documents in Mayor Eric Adams' dismissed federal corruption case reveal investigation details, including allegations of illegal donations and a scheme involving a Turkish consulate.

Brooklyn's United Senior Center of Sunset Park faces potential closure due to a 70% rent increase, threatening the community hub that serves seniors with activities and support.

A Schenectady man was sentenced to 188 months for meth distribution after pleading guilty and attempting to evade arrest, and will face 4 years of supervised release thereafter.

Michael Rutledge was convicted on all counts for his participation in an armed robbery in Brooklyn, with potential sentencing ranging from 10 years to life in prison.

A Georgia man was charged with trafficking firearms and drugs into New York City after allegedly selling 47 firearms and cocaine to undercover officers.

Former private equity executives David Gentile and Jeffry Schneider were sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, for investor fraud involving $1.6 billion.

New York City expects a mix of sun and showers this week, with consistent sunny days and occasional rain chances, while no hazardous weather is expected.

Astoria's La Guli Pastry Shop debuts the "Pope Leo Cookie" to celebrate the first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV, with locals eager to try the new $5 vanilla shortbread treat.