Jeal Sutherland was sentenced to 87 months for a murder-for-hire plot to kill a man, involving an undercover FBI agent and a staged threatening message.

Nicaraguan national Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer during his arrest related to the Laken Riley Act in New York.

The National Weather Service forecasts chilly, breezy weather with a chance of snow showers for New York, and advises caution for commuters due to potential snowy roads.

Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn heats its facilities with vegetable oil biofuel, becoming the first NYC public school to do so, and thereby potentially reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in the city.

Parents say multiple children were sexually assaulted at a Bushwick daycare; the center is closed and a man is in police custody as officials review the allegations.

Seven more hypothermia deaths reported in NYC homes amid severe cold snap, adding to 18 fatalities outdoors, as officials face scrutiny over the city's response and heating complaints soar.

A 9-year-old pianist, Alexander Zhou, gained attention after a Tiny Desk performance, showing exceptional talent for his age, and is a student at the Special Music School.

NYC Mayor Mamdani urges state lawmakers in Albany for fiscal autonomy, advocating for tax increases on the wealthy to address a $12.6 billion budget deficit.

A fire on Long Island resulted in one death, injured three, and damaged multiple homes. Hindered by heavy flames and a concealed fire hydrant, over 100 firefighters responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Manuel Nunez was sentenced to nine years for a shooting at a Bronx club. He was found guilty of assault and weapon possession, with the incident resulting in two injuries.

SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison for engaging in a fraud scheme involving securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

More than 100 Bronx buildings were added to the city's Alternative Enforcement Program round, joining 250 properties flagged for severe housing‑code violations. The move puts hundreds of local units under closer enforcement.

A Highbridge tenant’s viral TikTok shows freezing conditions inside 911 Walton Ave while HPD records list more than 100 violations and open no‑heat complaints.