Bipartisan Group of 40 Attorneys General, Led by NY's Letitia James, Urges Congress to Support Legal Aid Funding for Vulnerable Americans
Attorneys general from 40 states urge Congress to maintain funding for the Legal Services Corporation, highlighting its importance in providing legal assistance to the underprivileged.
NYPD Officer Alleges Discriminatory Drug Testing Practices in Federal Complaint
An NYPD officer filed a federal EEOC complaint, claiming the department's hair-based marijuana testing unfairly targeted him due to his dark hair, resulting in unwarranted demotion, while others faced no formal charges.
Man Indicted for Unprovoked Stabbing at Penn Station, Manhattan DA Seeks Justice in Transit Crime
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr. indicted Tyrone Massey for an unprovoked stabbing in Penn Station. Massey faces counts of attempted and second-degree assault.
NYC Basks in Sunlit Days with Wet Weekend Ahead, Says National Weather Service
NWS forecasts sunny days and potential rain on the weekend for New York City boroughs, with serene weather and no hazardous conditions expected imminently.
New Yorkers and Stargazers Worldwide Set to Witness Rare 'Smiley Face' Celestial Event on April 25
Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will align to form a 'smiley face' in the sky on April 25, visible shortly before sunrise if conditions are clear.
Decades-Old Gilgo Beach Mystery Partially Solved as Brooklyn Vet and Daughter Identified as Victims
A military veteran, Tanya Denise Jackson, and her daughter Tatiana Marie Dykes have been identified as Gilgo Beach serial murder victims using DNA analysis after decades.
New York City Enhances Emergency Alert System, Allows Sign-Up via Text to Notify NYC
NYC Mayor Adams and NYCEM Commissioner Iscol introduced a simplified signup to Notify NYC alerts via text, adding zip code-specific information for residents.
New York Men Sentenced to Three Years for Operating $65 Million Illegal Hawala Scheme
Two New York men were sentenced to three years in connection with running a multimillion-dollar hawala scheme. The court also imposed significant forfeiture orders, along with two years of supervised release.












