Former Bronx official Nicole Torres pleaded guilty to extortion and mail fraud conspiracy, admitting to taking bribes and falsifying poll worker records.

Daniel Corpuz opens his chocolate shop in NYC's Chinatown, infusing confections with Filipino and Asian flavors and prioritizing sustainable cacao sourcing.

ICE and law enforcement partners arrested 206 individuals with criminal histories during an operation in New York City, targeting serious offenders and gangs like MS-13.

JPMorgan Chase sues more customers over fraudulent withdrawals made after exploiting an "infinite money glitch," and is taking legal measures to prevent misuse of bankruptcy protections for debts incurred from fraud.

14-year-old boy in critical condition after being stabbed in the face in Hell's Kitchen; police seek information.

Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was hospitalized after being hit by a foul ball during a Twins-Mets game. He walked off the field with assistance and underwent tests, including a concussion protocol.

A suspicious three-alarm fire in Staten Island led to multiple homes damaged and one man in custody, with no reported injuries. Investigations by FDNY and NYPD are ongoing.

A woman in Queens died from a botched butt implant procedure by an unlicensed practitioner, leaving behind two young sons. The suspect is facing charges and the case is under active investigation.

Ex-FDNY firefighter Michael Peña pleads not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and DWI, accused of a fatal crash that killed Justin Diaz after allegedly speeding and running a red light.

Manhattan Beer Distributors workers ended a two-day strike, reaching a tentative deal over pensions, pending union member approval, to resume NYC area deliveries.

Ten guards at Mid-State Correctional Facility face charges over the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi; two are charged with second-degree murder.

NY lawmakers Rosenthal and Hoylman-Sigal propose a ban on flavored nicotine pouches like Zyn, despite tobacco industry opposition and acknowledgment of adult smokers using them as alternative.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander warns of job losses and reduced tax revenue due to Trump’s tariffs, projecting a mild recession and a need for increased rainy-day funds.