A Long Island man faces a 25-count indictment for defrauding New York’s ESD agency by submitting falsified documents to obtain pandemic relief funds meant for small businesses.

Carlos Ramirez, a member of the Sunset Trinitarios gang, was sentenced to life for various violent crimes, including the murders of two teenagers in New York.

Sharon Toney-Finch was sentenced for wire fraud and stolen valor after falsely claiming to be a Purple Heart veteran to raise funds for her fake charity.

NYC expects sunny weather with highs around 69 in Manhattan and 70 in Brooklyn. Other boroughs will see similar weather, with no severe conditions predicted for the upcoming week.

A photojournalist was hospitalized after an altercation with ICE agents in Manhattan, with the incident raising concerns among city officials and prompting outcry over press freedoms.

A two-alarm fire at a construction site in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, drew over 100 firefighters, injuring two people and raising questions about the cause.

MTA Board approves fare hikes for NYC subway and bus services commencing in 2026, with base fares increasing to $3.00 and MetroCard being replaced by OMNY system.

An MTA worker was injured in a confrontation with a trespasser in a Brooklyn subway tunnel. The suspect slashed the worker's neck and fled; the victim is stable. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Grocery store worker Leobardo Hernandez died after confronting a shoplifter in Manhattan; cause of death under investigation. Family and employer mourn his loss.

The MTA announced a route swap for the F and M subway lines to improve commutes and reduce train congestion, affecting weekday travel between Manhattan and Queens.

Willets Point, Queens casino project gets community panel's approval, progressing in the NYC casino license race.

New York launches a contest for artists to design a memorial for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, to be placed at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1, with submissions due by February 2, 2026.

Police in Queens investigate after a survey crew found human skeletal remains, including a skull, in a parking lot. The cause and timeline are unclear.