Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé denied plans to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Congress, settling speculation about his political intentions.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Newburgh, New York, for the second-degree murder of an 11-year-old boy, initially thought to be an accident but later deemed intentional.

Police search a landfill for missing 11-year-old Jacob Pritchett from Brooklyn's Brownsville; he has autism and is non-verbal. His mother claimed not to have a child.

The NYPD introduces a fleet of 140 new hybrid Ford Explorers to be distributed across New York City precincts, poised to enhance sustainability while ensuring performance, but faces challenges transitioning fully to electric vehicles.

New York Attorney General Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud charges; she denounces the indictment as politically motivated by President Trump.

New developers Cirrus Real Estate and LCOR, forming Brooklyn Ascending Land Co., take over Brooklyn's Pacific Park project, pledging $12 million to affordable housing after previous developers defaulted on loans.

A Bronx teen is critically wounded after police responded to a robbery call and a confrontation ensued, resulting in an officer's injury and the teen being shot.

A 60-year-old woman was fatally struck by an e-bike in Brooklyn, highlighting New York City's challenges in regulating e-bikes amid safety concerns and rising accident numbers.

NYC Council Member Restler proposes legislation to make the city's outdoor dining permanent, easing the permit process for restaurants and addressing issues like sanitation and street clearance.

A man is sought by Brooklyn's 83rd Precinct for a home burglary and sexual assault involving a 43-year-old woman. The suspect stole items and fled on foot. The NYPD urges public assistance in the investigation.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage from the case of Hugh Davis, who died during an encounter with police, as part of an ongoing transparency effort.

A man, Joseph Wichard, is charged with Attempted Rape and Sexual Abuse after trying to assault a nail salon worker in Manhattan. The DA is pursuing justice with support for the survivor.

The NYC Council approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, the largest rezoning in 20 years, to create 12,000 homes with 4,200 affordable units and bring 7,000 jobs and $413 million in community improvements.