A NY judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil's case moved to New Jersey. Khalil, a Columbia grad facing deportation over alleged Hamas ties, remains in detention. His rights and free speech implications are central to the case.

The Barracuda Lounge in Chelsea, an iconic LGBTQ+ bar known for its drag performances and nightlife, is closing due to damage from nearby construction.

New York's highest court ruled that a local law allowing noncitizen voting in New York City is unconstitutional, blocking the enfranchisement of over 800,000 noncitizens.

A woman was found unresponsive and later declared dead at Rikers Island, the fourth detainee death this year at the NYC jail. The death is under investigation and suspected to be a suicide. Overcrowding concerns persist as the jail population grows.

Governor Hochul launches Long Island's first Seafood Cuisine Trail, aimed at promoting sustainable local seafood and supporting the economy.

An 18-year-old was shot in the buttocks near the Brooklyn Bridge and hospitalized; suspect in gray hoodie remains at large. Witnesses describe the scene; police seek information.

NYC's future gambling landscape is contentious, with debates on a Coney Island casino highlighting division, while Queens shows support for a proposed casino and entertainment complex at Citi Field.

The NY Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal incident in Suffolk County involving an off-duty MTA officer who struck and killed a pedestrian.

A former Brooklyn teacher, Winston Nguyen, was sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually exploiting minors and must register as a sex offender after release.

A high-ranking MS-13 leader, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, faces charges in Long Island federal court for directing criminal activities across multiple countries.

Bonanno crime family soldier John Ragano was sentenced to 37 months for extortion, adding to his current 57-month term for a similar offense involving the same victim.

New York City is set to experience a week of varied weather, including cloudy conditions, patchy drizzle, fog, and chances of showers across its boroughs, with slight improvements over the weekend.

Quanzhong An was sentenced to 20 months for his role in China's "Operation Fox Hunt," targeting U.S. residents for forced repatriation. He also faces a nearly $5 million penalty.