New York City and Newark enact "code blue" to aid the homeless during freezing temperatures and wind chills, with outreach workers providing shelter access.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is showing interest in New York's gubernatorial race, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Despite trailing in GOP polls, Blakeman is confident, touring the state to gauge and build support.

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams makes moves that could impact Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's plans, such as appointing Rent Guidelines Board members and funding police hires.

A proposal in New York seeks to require judges to make yearly visits to state prisons, aiming to connect them directly with the impact of their sentencing decisions.

Kris Roglieri, CEO of Prime Capital Ventures, LLC, pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, facing a 20-year maximum sentence and a forfeiture of over $55 million in assets.

Gov. Kathy Hochul began construction of 'The Morgan', a $32.5M housing project in Queens to provide 50 affordable units, particularly for individuals with serious mental illness.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is investing $2 billion in Saratoga Springs, NY, to expand, creating 1,000 jobs and strengthening the state's biotech industry.

The NY Attorney General's investigation into Bruce Boyd's death concluded officers' use of deadly force was justified and a prosecutor wouldn't likely prove otherwise.

Manhattan D.A. announced the indictment of Joel Nieves for attempted murder and assault after a shooting at the Mexican Day Parade that injured a teen.

A man sentenced for Queens deed fraud scheme after pleading guilty; the real Carl Avinger's identity had been stolen by the defendant. Co-defendants also pled guilty, receiving various sentences.

Quamae Taylor sentenced to nine years in prison for raping an acquaintance in her sleep; Manhattan DA stresses seriousness of crime and encourages survivors to seek help.

A Brooklyn man, Juan Lopez, was sentenced to 4-12 years for manslaughter after a fatal car crash that killed Micah Dukes during a high-speed chase with police.

Investment advisor twins Adam and Daniel Kaplan were found guilty of defrauding clients of over $10 million, leveraging their trust to steal funds for personal use. Their schemes included forged signatures and deceptive contracts.