New York Probe Finds No Basis to Charge Troy Police in Woody Smith's Fatal Encounter
The NY Attorney General's report on Woody Smith's death during a police altercation found no evidence to charge officers, citing legal permissible force and factors like drug intoxication and pre-existing conditions.
Drug Kingpin "Diabolic" Hauled from Mexico to Brooklyn Court to Face Justice for Narcotics and Gun Charges
H-2 Cartel leader Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and firearms charges in Brooklyn federal court.
OKX Pleads Guilty to U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Violations, Agrees to Pay Over $500 Million in Penalties
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX pleads guilty to running an unlicensed money transmitting business in the U.S. and agrees to pay over $500 million in fines.
Inmate Death at Auburn Correctional Facility Amid Correction Officers Strike Highlights Strains on New York Prison System
An inmate, Jonathan Grant, died at Auburn Correctional Facility during a correction officers' strike. Attempts to revive him failed. His death is under investigation while the strike's impact on prisons raises concerns.
Hochul and Trump Clash Over NYC Congestion Pricing in Tense Oval Office Meeting
Governor Hochul and President Trump's Oval Office meeting over New York City's congestion pricing ended without resolution, despite a frank discussion on the $9 toll and other issues like immigration policies and legal battles.
Brooklyn Community Board 9 Clashes with Developer Over Affordability in Empire Boulevard Project
Debate erupts over a proposed 13-story development in Brooklyn, with affordability and shadow impact concerns dominating discussions at a public hearing and as the city addresses a housing crisis.
MSG Networks and Optimum Reach Deal to End Blackout for New York and New Jersey Sports Fans
MSG Networks and Optimum have reached a new deal, resolving a dispute that affected New York and New Jersey sports fans by restoring access to Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils games on Optimum.
Greenwich Village Mourns Trans Man's Tragic Murder as Community Demands Justice and Suspects Face Life Behind Bars
A vigil was held in Greenwich Village for Sam Nordquist, a transgender man allegedly tortured and murdered, prompting discussions on hate crimes within the LGBTQ+ community.
National Guard Deployed as Unlawful Strikes at 41 New York Prisons Raise Safety Concerns and Stall Solitary Confinement Reforms
Unlawful strikes by New York correctional officers over issues like forced overtime have prompted National Guard intervention and led to the temporary halt of solitary confinement reforms under the HALT Act, worsening conditions for inmates.



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