A former Atlantic County corrections officer was sentenced to five years after prosecutors say he smuggled phones, drugs and nicotine into the county jail.

A 34‑year‑old was arrested after officers reportedly witnessed a child being sexually assaulted in Morris Heights; the victim was taken to a hospital. Investigators are continuing the probe.

Two people were attacked just after midnight on Mermaid Ave in Coney Island; both were taken to NYU Langone and are expected to recover.

New analysis shows steep renewal rent hikes have dropped sharply since New York’s Good Cause Eviction law took effect, offering early relief for many market‑rate renters.

Ariana Grande’s eighth album, Petal, is due July 31 and arrives during her Eternal Sunshine Tour — she’s booked five nights at Barclays Center next summer.

Suffolk County says PFAS from the former Grumman/Navy site contaminated wells and waterways; residents and officials want faster cleanup and public water hookups.

SDNY says Maximilien de Hoop Cartier admitted moving "hundreds of millions" through U.S. shell companies and crypto accounts tied to drug proceeds. The admission follows a 2024 indictment and recent court pleas.

A Madison County tax preparer admitted to running a decades‑long Ponzi scheme that cost nearly 1,000 investors more than $50 million.

An 83‑year‑old woman was shoved aboard a B25 bus in Bedford‑Stuy and treated for minor injuries; police released a suspect description and are asking for tips.

A Nassau County judge gave a Farmingdale family until 5 p.m. Wednesday to arrange transfer of their critically injured son or allow NUMC to run brain‑death tests.

A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his SUV on Cooper Street in Bushwick; he was taken to Brookdale Hospital and is in stable condition.

A 213‑unit affordable housing project has broken ground in Cypress Hills, bringing 66 supportive units and nearly 10,000 sq ft of community space run by BACDYS. Developers say the transit‑adjacent site will meet Enterprise Green Communities standards.

Vornado agreed to buy a 49% stake in Midtown’s Park Avenue Plaza, valuing the tower at roughly $1.1 billion and leaving Fisher Brothers as majority owner.