Chinatown residents and leaders are upset about being excluded from the planning of a new $3.7 billion "mega jail," fearing local impact and demanding transparency.

A fire in TriBeCa left 20 homeless and injured two firefighters; over 100 responders battled the blaze in cold conditions. The cause remains under investigation.

An off-Broadway musical titled "Gwyneth Goes Skiing" humorously re-enacts Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2019 ski collision trial, offering interactive verdicts for the audience.

Hector Medina was sentenced to 18 months in prison for trying to scam George Santos with a claim that he could erase evidence in Santos' corruption case.

Advocacy groups express concerns over NYC's plans to modify the Accessible Dispatch program for disabled riders, fearing worse service with the use of multiple e-hail apps.

NY Attorney General Letitia James secured a $1 billion settlement with predatory lenders, including Yellowstone Capital, providing $534 million in debt relief for small businesses.

Mayor Eric Adams reports on the success of "Operation Restore Roosevelt" in Queens, noting a 25% crime reduction in targeted neighborhoods. The multi-agency initiative tackled public safety issues and quality-of-life concerns.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and health commissioner Dr. Morse have pledged continued support for abortion access, highlighting the Abortion Access Hub's role in aiding thousands, many from restrictive states.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the seizure of over 20,000 illegal guns in NYC, highlighting a drop in gun violence and focusing on removing "ghost guns" from the streets.

A Bronx co-op board president was indicted for allegedly exploiting an elderly tenant and stealing over $120,000. She faces charges including Grand Larceny.

Brian Dowling pleads guilty to fatally stabbing activist Ryan Carson in a case resolved by Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez; sentencing is set for February 19, 2025.

An indictment was unsealed charging seven individuals in a major Employee Retention Credit fraud, with over $600 million claimed in fraudulent tax credits.

Jacob Israel Walden is charged with sexually exploiting children and possessing child pornography, using social media for enticement, and is detained pending trial.