New York State's use of the National Guard to staff prisons is projected to result in over $1.2 billion in costs by 2027, initiated by a correction officers strike in 2025.

A Holtsville man was indicted for allegedly setting fire to a pizzeria in Wading River, with the DA's office charging him with arson and related crimes.

Michael Tulchiner, a lawyer, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny, admitting to stealing over $400,000 from a real estate transaction, which led to him losing his law license and being ordered to pay restitution.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $43 million investment to expand psychiatric services for New Yorkers in crisis, including increasing inpatient and emergency program capacities.

Governor Hochul announced the MTA's $15.8 billion investment in New York's transportation infrastructure, promising significant enhancements, including signal and rolling stock upgrades and accessibility improvements.

New York AG Letitia James released body camera footage of an NYPD encounter resulting in Shelton Ennis's death; details of the ongoing investigation are withheld.

Eric Zafra Grosso is charged with a hate crime for assaulting a rabbi in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day. If convicted, he faces up to 4 years in prison.

Queens man Olmedo Osorio convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing Freddy Jimenez at a Woodside bus stop.

Queens DA Melinda Katz's operation "Weed Whacker" has padlocked four illegal cannabis shops, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of over 150 pounds of cannabis products.

Long Island tax preparer Damaris Beltre pleads guilty to a $12 million tax fraud scheme, potentially facing 53 years in prison and $12 million in restitution.

Law enforcement leaders in New York's Hudson Valley gathered to coordinate efforts against crime, focusing on collaboration for issues like armed crime and child exploitation.

A weather advisory has been issued for frigid temperatures and potential snow in New York City, affecting Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with precautions advised.

A Brooklyn mother is charged with hiding her deceased infant in a duffel bag, misleading officers about his whereabouts. She pled not guilty and awaits a mental health evaluation.