Off-duty Nassau County officer Patricia Espinosa died in a crash with a driver charged with DWI. She is mourned by the community and survived by her family, including a two-year-old daughter.

New York's Department of Sanitation works overtime during a snowstorm, while Staten Island feels neglected as resources are directed elsewhere, and residents struggle with icy conditions.

NYC introduces new single-room shelters for the homeless during a winter crisis, as part of Mayor Mamdani and DSS's efforts to provide safe, private spaces and enhance citywide support.

New York faces a week of sub-zero wind chills and potential snow, with advisories for cold weather, coastal floods, and strong winds impacting land and maritime activities.

New York City's cold snap has caused 13 deaths, pressuring Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to focus on homeless outreach and involuntary shelters during extreme weather.

James Quininchetta admitted to murdering ex-girlfriend Rebecca Roth over a financial dispute, shooting her seven times in Moriches. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and weapon possession.

Governor Kathy Hochul introduces plans to integrate AI into SUNY education, fostering partnerships across campuses with support from the Empire AI initiative and related research and ethical AI programs.

NY Attorney General Letitia James alerts passengers of their rights regarding refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights due to winter storms.

New York City secured a $5.195 million settlement from Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for underpaid delivery workers and reinstated up to 10,000 wrongfully deactivated workers.

Joseph Muroff of the Bronx DA's Office received the Morgenthau Award for his dedication to justice and service.

Brooklyn man, Jonathan Velez, faces up to 25 years for assaulting his cousin, with the attack leaving the victim critically injured and unresponsive after being struck by a vehicle post-assault.

Mark Anderson was arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione, an inmate charged with murder.

New York restaurants and activists are joining a general strike against ICE raids, with some closing in solidarity and others hosting events to support immigrant rights organizations.