Tajik national arrested in Brooklyn for allegedly supporting ISIS, possessing firearms illegally, and committing immigration fraud; faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted.

Kofi Amankwaa, a former attorney, received a 70-month prison sentence for a large-scale immigration fraud involving fraudulent applications under VAWA.

Community composting returns to NYC after a budget-induced hiatus, with revived sites and a goal to increase local organic waste processing and participation in sustainable waste management.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for "Buffy" and "Gossip Girl," died at 39 in NYC under non-suspicious circumstances. Her recent liver transplant was cited as a natural cause of death.

Manhattan DA indicts Alan Burak on 26 counts for a multi-million dollar investment fraud through Never Alone Capital, targeting friends, family, and the Latino community.

NYC Mayor Adams announces a $390 million investment in Bushwick to upgrade infrastructure, aiming to mitigate flooding and replace outdated water systems.

Astoria resident Jerald Bethea was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2020 manslaughter of NYCHA worker Darrian Ramdial, killed by a stray bullet during a dispute.

Fifth Avenue's retail vacancies are filling up, with brands like Eden Gallery and Skims moving in, and IKEA anchoring a new tower, signaling a post-pandemic recovery.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is committed to New York's congestion pricing plan, which is opposed by the Trump administration and faces potential legal battles, but which continues to generate significant revenue for the MTA.

A 16-year-old was stabbed near John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx; NYPD found him wounded but stable. No arrests yet; the incident is under investigation.

A fatal crash in Queens, NY, left a 24-year-old man dead and the driver of a Mercedes in custody with charges pending after their vehicles collided on Northern Boulevard.

A Brooklyn McDonald's requires under-20s to show ID and be with a parent to dine in, after local youth caused disturbances, leading to frequent police calls. Mixed community reactions and inconsistent policy enforcement are reported.

Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, receives fan mail in jail and asks for fewer photos, pleading not guilty and facing life imprisonment while gaining surprising public support and funds.