The defense for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO, claims AG Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest due to past employment ties, potentially affecting the decision to seek the death penalty.

Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead with head and body trauma in her Lower East Side apartment. The community is alarmed, and the NYPD has not made arrests, ruling the case a homicide. Residents are concerned about safety despite building security.

A judge vacated Karl Jordan Jr.'s conviction for Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder, citing insufficient evidence and speculative motive; co-defendant Washington's acquittal request was denied.

NYPD officer fatally shot a man wielding a box cutter in Queens after a domestic dispute call and efforts to deescalate. An investigation is underway.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person train crews on NYC subways, citing safety and fiscal reasons, against union preferences.

Authorities are seeking information to locate a suspect who stole packages from a Queens building. The NYPD urges anyone with details to contact them through Instagram or their tip line.

NYC's boroughs forecast wintry weather with a high of 44 degrees and brisk winds; snow expected Monday night, with a possible transition to rain on Tuesday. Christmas may see rain with no hazardous conditions predicted through Saturday.

Rochester police fatally shot a man who opened fire, hitting officers and a civilian during a domestic violence response. Officers and the civilian are hospitalized but stable. An investigation is ongoing.

Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew from the New York gubernatorial race, citing family reasons and avoiding a GOP primary battle, leaving Republicans to reassess their approach against Gov. Hochul.

Operation Relentless Justice led by the DOJ resulted in 293 arrests for child sexual abuse and 205 child victims rescued, involving a nationwide collaboration of law enforcement agencies.

The Suffolk County DA announced the recovery of $8,500 scammed from an elderly person under a fake "grandchild bail" emergency, with the DA's office and other agencies working to return the funds.

Governor Hochul signed the RAISE Act in New York to regulate AI development with safety and transparency, establishing oversight and imposing penalties for non-compliance.

NY Attorney General Letitia James won a court order preventing HUD from imposing new funding restrictions affecting housing services for the homeless.