Masih Alinejad, an Iranian dissident, testified in a Manhattan trial about her activism and a murder plot against her, allegedly orchestrated by Iran.

A Schenectady man, Omar Wynn, 32, received a 5-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl and cocaine. He must also serve 4 years of supervised release and forfeit $3,000.

Cary Brown and Marcos Vega-Pagan were sentenced for a hit-and-run that killed Joel Quintana, a father of six, on the Henry Hudson Parkway. Both men received prison sentences after pleading guilty.

Governor Hochul introduces a web portal to increase vaccine access in response to a minor uptick in measles cases in New York.

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan in Brooklyn, approved by Mayor Eric Adams and the City Planning Commission, aims to create 4,600 homes and 2,800 jobs, with a focus on affordable housing and infrastructure.

Art advisor Lisa Schiff was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding her clients of $6.5 million by misusing funds intended for art transactions.

Uniqlo has opened its first North American coffee shop inside its Midtown store in NYC, while its sister brand GU has launched its first U.S. store in SoHo, marking both Japanese brands' expansion in the U.S. market.

MTA will stop selling MetroCards by year-end, with current cards usable for six more months. Riders can switch to OMNY cards for contactless payment, with existing MetroCard balances transferable.

A van crashed into a Staten Island laundromat, injuring seven people including the driver, who is in critical condition. The incident is under investigation.

LaGuardia Airport in New York City was named the best airport in the U.S. by Forbes Travel Guide after a major overhaul improved both its aesthetic appeal and operational efficiency.

Brooklyn residents protest the planned conversion of an expected affordable housing project into a homeless shelter, feeling misled by the city's decision.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces a fundraising challenge with competitors outpacing him, as he gathers a fraction of the previous amounts amid corruption charges and lost endorsements.

Illegally parked trucks plague Southeast Queens neighborhoods, but recent NYPD and Sanitation Department efforts are tackling the issue and towing offending vehicles.