A former Long Island lacrosse coach, Joseph Garofalo, pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation, coercing minors for explicit material. He faces 15-30 years in prison.

U.S. officials charged "Mantecas" of the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapitos faction with fentanyl importation and firearms violations in a bid to tackle the opioid crisis.

Ex-NYPD supervisor, Pamela Dillard, pleads guilty to bribery, admitting to selling crash victims' data for cash. She faces up to five years in prison.

New York faces harsh winter conditions with advisories for extreme cold and high winds through the weekend; residents prepare for snow and frigid temperatures.

A 2-year-old boy in Manhattan is on life support after his father, Dayvon Morrison, allegedly beat him. Morrison has been charged with attempted murder and assault.

Megan Horne was arrested for anti-Muslim hate crimes in Brooklyn, including assaulting a 12-year-old girl. She's charged with hate crime assault and related offenses.

The FDA announced a recall of over 20,000 bottles of a triglyceride medication due to an oxidation issue that may lead to leakage and inconsistent treatment.

Palantir is scouting large Manhattan office blocks as it looks to grow its New York footprint. The hunt could push up demand for the city's best office buildings.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses Kathy Hochul for reelection, praising their collaborative efforts on shared priorities despite their political differences.

A school safety agent was stabbed in the calf while breaking up a fight outside a Brooklyn middle school; her condition is stable and a "person of interest" is in custody.

Legionella bacteria found in Harlem's 3333 Broadway apartments led to a struggle for residents who were advised to avoid showers, causing inconvenience and worry, especially after recent Legionnaires' cases and deaths in Harlem.

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin supports legislation for year-round outdoor dining, aiming to make pandemic-era dining sheds permanent amid concerns such as costs and sanitation.

Mayor Mamdani speaks out against AI-generated photos linking him and his mother to Epstein and discusses AI regulation. He also addresses outdoor deaths from cold and invests in sustainable heating for NYCHA.