A ShopRite employee was charged with arson for starting a fire in the store, causing $100,000 in damages. No injuries occurred due to a customer's intervention.

Willie Hart was sentenced to 22 years to life for murdering his girlfriend Candace Woodruff, as stated by Suffolk County DA. Trial evidence included surveillance of a struggle in Hart's truck.

Governor Hochul announces the groundbreaking of East Adams Phase I, a $102 million, 132-unit energy-efficient housing project in Syracuse, as part of the city's neighborhood transformation plan.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $68 million plan to improve flood mitigation in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, turning the area into a tool for climate resilience with construction set to start in 2029.

Google's $700 million settlement, led by NY Attorney General Letitia James, compensates consumers for the company's control over Android app distribution and payments.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive orders to combat discrimination against Israel and to protect religious practice by regulating protests at houses of worship.

Michael Fan was sentenced to 20 years for a violent 2022 Queens robbery, involving tying up and threatening a woman. He was convicted in absentia after fleeing his trial.

Manhattan D.A. Bragg advocates for Bill S8559 to enhance tenant protections amid the housing crisis, emphasizing tougher penalties for landlord harassment and scams.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from Great Lakes Cheese Co. have been recalled across 31 states due to potential metal contamination, affecting products at Walmart, Target, and Aldi.

Tyshaun Watson pleaded guilty to first-degree assault after a violent incident in a Manhattan pizzeria; he is set for a 17-year prison sentence plus supervision.

Authorities in New York are cautioning consumers about an increase in scams during the holiday season, with workshops and advice to stay vigilant, especially online.

An 18-year-old is in custody for a shooting at a Long Island party that killed a college basketball player and injured two others; he faces murder and attempted murder charges.

Lena Horne's former NYC residence is for sale at $1.2 million, retaining historic elements and located in a neighborhood rich with African-American history.