Governor Hochul announces $80 million in funding for New York arts and culture nonprofits through the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund, with various grant types offered.

OSI concluded NYPD officers were justified in fatally shooting Christopher Ferguson after he pointed a gun at them during a high-speed pursuit in Brooklyn.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has initiated the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) project, featuring 283 affordable homes and a cultural arts center, aimed at promoting affordable living and community engagement.

Mayor Adams and Dr. Katz opened "Bridge to Home," a transitional unit for those with severe mental illness, part of a $650 million commitment to tackle homelessness.

Alexis De La Cruz receives a 1-to-3-year prison sentence for stealing and forging checks from elderly individuals after a guilty plea, as announced by Manhattan D.A. Bragg.

Volodymyr Tymoshchuk is charged with running global ransomware attacks, distributing malware such as "LockerGoga," "Nefilim," and "Megacortex," and causing vast damages. The U.S. offers a reward for information leading to his capture.

Eddie Ruiz was arrested with 15 kilograms of cocaine in a car compartment; the U.S. Attorney and FBI commented on the seriousness of drug trafficking.

Paul Regan has been charged with running a $50+ million Ponzi scheme, facing conspiracy, securities fraud, and other charges after his arrest in Florida.

New York City anticipates cloudy skies with a chance of showers today, followed by clearer weather and sunny days ahead, as per the National Weather Service forecasts.

FDNY will add 39 names to the 9/11 Memorial Wall, reflecting the ongoing toll of related illnesses, now surpassing those killed on 9/11. Volunteer firefighters also face lasting health impacts from their service during the attacks.

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC mayoral polls with 46%, ahead of Andrew Cuomo's 24%, Curtis Sliwa's 15%, and Eric Adams' 9%. Wealthy landlords met to support Cuomo, while Trump criticized Mamdani and urged unity.

A box truck driver died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-95 in New Rochelle; the truck caught fire. The other driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was diverted during the accident investigation.

NYPD increased security around NYC's sensitive sites following Israeli airstrikes in Qatar, amid heightened Middle East tensions. No specific threat to the city reported.