New York officials propose the "CRYPTO" Act to criminalize unlicensed crypto operations, aiming to mitigate money laundering and other related crimes.

De’Ovryion Elijha Ray was extradited and arraigned for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend, Dashanna Donovan, in Queens. He faces second-degree murder charges.

Hyena Crips gang member Richler Morette pleads guilty to racketeering and involvement in multiple murders in Brooklyn, facing potential life sentence.

Former NY Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July. His family and authorities are searching for him; his car was found in Virginia Beach.

Gunfire erupted near a Manhattan high school, leading to a swift police lockdown. No injuries were reported despite found shell casings. The shooter fled the scene.

A federal judge ruled to resume construction of New York's Empire Wind project, previously halted by a Trump administration order over national security concerns.

A 13-year-old from Nassau County needs a kidney transplant due to a rare UVJ obstruction. His family is unable to donate, and his kidney function is critically low, requiring urgent donor matching.

Eric Adams, former NYC mayor, was recorded arguing with a woman at a Dallas airport, which led to speculation about his motives behind a failed cryptocurrency launch.

A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction at this stage.

Nurses' strike in NYC persists as talks resume with major hospitals, focusing on demands for better staffing, pay, and safety. Outcomes are uncertain despite efforts to maintain patient care.

The Poke Court, a Manhattan Pokemon card store, was robbed by three armed individuals during a community event, stealing over $100K in merchandise. No physical injuries occurred. Store owner contemplates increased security after the incident.

A woman has been searching for her cat Tazzie Lee at JFK Airport nearly a month after it escaped, with high hopes of finding her pet before an upcoming house move.

Saks Fifth Avenue and its parent company, Saks Global, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst financial struggles and owing billions to suppliers, with no immediate fire sales expected at their stores.