Chicago Rapper "Lil Zay Osama" Sentenced to 14 Months for Illegal Machinegun Possession in Brooklyn
Rapper Lil Zay Osama was sentenced to 14 months for possessing a machinegun after pleading guilty. He left the illegal firearm in a rideshare vehicle.
Mayor Eric Adams Launches Expansion of New York Harbor School on Governors Island to Boost Green Jobs Education
Mayor Eric Adams breaks ground on the expansion of the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School, aiming to boost maritime and environmental education. The project includes new facilities and prepares students for future green jobs.
Telefónica Venezolana Settles U.S. Bribery Probe with $85 Million Payment
Telefónica Venezolana settles a Justice Department bribery investigation by agreeing to pay over $85 million for engaging in corrupt practices to gain favorable currency exchange access.
Suspected Gunman Apprehended After Upper West Side Shooting Prompts Subway Chaos
Suspect Eduardo Diaz is in custody after a shooting on the Upper West Side, with charges including attempted murder. A 47-year-old man was injured but is expected to survive. The incident led to chaos and a police response, affecting subway services.
North Jersey Wildfire Spreads to 19 Acres, Blanketing Upper Manhattan, Inwood, and Bronx in Smoke as Firefighters Battle Flames
A wildfire spread across 19 acres in North Jersey near Englewood Cliffs, sending smoke over the Hudson to NYC. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service had it 30% contained, with no immediate threat to structures.
Businessman Ilya Kahn Pleads Guilty to Export and Tax Violation Charges Linked to Russian Military Tech Scheme
Businessman Ilya Kahn pleaded guilty to exporting restricted technology to Russia and tax evasion, facing a potential 20-year sentence. He exported semiconductors to a sanctioned Russian entity, undermining U.S. sanctions and national security.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Strikes Deal for Reduced Jail Time Amidst Alleged Probation Violations in Manhattan
Tekashi 6ix9ine negotiated a deal for early release with conditions, but faces scrutiny for probation violations, including unapproved travel and failed drug tests. Judge Engelmayer will decide on the deal on Nov. 12.
Former TD Bank Employee Indicted for Allegedly Leaking Customer Data on Telegram, Tied to $500K Fraud Scheme in Manhattan
A former TD Bank employee has been indicted for allegedly distributing customer information on Telegram while working in the anti-money laundering department.
Manhattan Court Deems Tenant Who Lived Rent-Free at New Yorker Hotel Unfit for Fraud Trial
Mickey Barreto, charged with fraud for living rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel, was ruled mentally unfit for trial and directed to seek psychiatric treatment.












