A fire in Downtown Hicksville damaged businesses and a church. It started in a basement, was not caused by a gas leak, and resulted in no civilian casualties but one minor firefighter injury. The cause is under investigation.

Twelve people were injured in a Bronx apartment fire, with local heroes rescuing some trapped residents before firefighters arrived. The cause is under investigation.

NYPD Chief John Chell retired, and Chief Michael LiPetri was appointed as interim Chief of Department. LiPetri will continue his previous role while taking on new duties.

New York Comic Con 2025 has kicked off at the Javits Center with a mix of cosplayers, stars, panels, and city-wide events, including an immersive One Piece exhibit. Tickets for Friday to Sunday sold out quickly.

A New York appellate court temporarily blocked Nassau County's law banning transgender girls from county-sponsored sports, amid ongoing legal battles.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a stabbing that occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn, where a man was stabbed in the throat during an altercation. The public is asked to provide tips.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York issues a drought warning for 10 additional counties, urging voluntary water conservation due to persistent dry conditions, despite recent rains.

NY Attorney General Letitia James issued cease-and-desist letters to three companies for selling skin-lightening creams with dangerous mercury levels.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 23 states support Oregon and California in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's deployment of the National Guard in Portland, claiming it is unlawful and unconstitutional.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams supports a legal fight to preserve $12 million in anti-terrorism funding for the subway system, contesting the DHS's funding cut decision.

The Manhattan DA has indicted three individuals and three companies for allegedly stealing a Harlem brownstone via deed fraud and obtaining $1.6 million in loans.

An Ozone Park woman faces up to 15 years for aggravated vehicular assault and DUI after her children were seriously injured in a car collision where she allegedly drove drunk.

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 8 years for sex trafficking a minor, with both he and his wife exploiting a 15-year-old girl through prostitution.