A federal jury convicted Ramon Rodriguez of murder and racketeering in the 2021 Inwood robbery that killed Milton Grant.

A Long Island therapist was sentenced after admitting to distributing videos and images of infant sexual abuse, federal prosecutors said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office called the material "sordid."

An unidentified woman was found dead inside an apartment at Marcus Garvey Village in Harlem; police say she suffered head trauma and the medical examiner will investigate.

DOJ documents show friendly emails between filmmaker Nicholas Jarecki and Jeffrey Epstein, including a pitch for financing Arbitrage and a forwarded Sasha Grey profile.

A wild turkey briefly stopped an MTA bus at Victory Boulevard and Forest Avenue before sauntering away unharmed.

A Sprain Brook Parkway pursuit ended when police say a driver's car hit a State Police cruiser on a dead-end road; he faces multiple charges and a March 17 court date.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call to increase property taxes amid a $5.4 billion budget shortfall meets strong opposition from Queens homeowners and city officials.

JPMorgan says Trump improperly added CEO Jamie Dimon to a $5B debanking suit and is pushing to move the case into federal court. The bank denies any blacklist existed.

Alberto Frias, 27, surrendered to police for a Bronx subway station shooting on Feb 10, resulting in Adrian Dawodu's death after an escalated dispute. Frias faces murder charges and was seen seeking post-crime help from associates.

Bronx DA Darcel Clark calls for reforms to handle teen violence and reevaluate the Raise the Age Law, amidst no current plans from Governor Hochul to amend the statute, while discussions on funding changes continue.

Two Mid‑Atlantic House members said they'll oppose the Massie‑Khanna war‑powers measure to bar unilateral strikes on Iran, complicating a push to force a vote as tensions mount.

In a 6–3 ruling on Feb. 20, 2026 the Supreme Court found IEEPA did not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs; billions in duties and potential refunds are now in limbo.

A 27‑year‑old Guatemalan detainee collapsed and died at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami; ICE and federal watchdogs have opened reviews.