New York City set a record by awarding $6.9 billion in contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, aiming to surpass the OneNYC goal of $25 billion by FY 2026.

A Brooklyn man is charged with stealing nearly $16 million from Coinbase users through a phishing scam, facing a 31-count indictment including grand larceny and money laundering.

Frank J. Chiara retired from the Bronx DA's office after 47 years, serving under four district attorneys and leaving a legacy of diligent public service.

Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak pleaded guilty to conducting global ransomware attacks and now faces up to 10 years in prison. His conspirator, Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, is at large with a $11 million reward for his capture.

Four MS-13 members were found guilty of crimes including murder and now face life sentences as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Marymount Manhattan College has settled for $8.39 million over allegations of improperly receiving a PPP loan by exceeding the size eligibility requirement.

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani names Bozorg as Deputy Mayor for Housing and Su as Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, signaling a focus on affordability and economic equality.

Zohran Mamdani's appointee, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, resigned due to past antisemitic tweets, creating challenges for the New York City mayor-elect's team and raising concerns about vetting processes.

A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run SUV on the Lower East Side while using a marked crosswalk. Police are seeking to identify both her and the vehicle involved. Traffic deaths in the area have decreased compared to the previous year.

A 12-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder for stabbing another boy at a Brooklyn playground. The victim is in critical but stable condition.

Two NY pharmacists and a dealer were sentenced for illegal oxycodone distribution, with terms of 18 years, 30 months, and 36 months respectively, after authorities found their involvement in a scheme circulating over 1.6 million pills.

Jose Cesari, leader of a beer theft ring, was sentenced to 63 months in prison for organizing over thirty-six thefts in the Northeast, primarily taking Corona and Modelo beers.

The CEO of The Holtz Group and associates are charged with running a tax fraud scheme, reducing client liabilities, and inflating fees from 2014 to 2025.