DJ Daniel, 13, with brain cancer, was named honorary NYC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety to fulfill his dream and raise awareness about police efforts.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce the timeline for the Penn Station revamp in New York City, aiming for construction to start by the end of 2027. The project has secured a $43 million federal grant for the engineering phase.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board announced a schedule for upcoming political debates to enhance voter information, with mayoral debates on October 16 and 22, and public advocate and comptroller debates on October 9 and 14, respectively.

New Yorkers struggle with soaring summer heat, rising Con Edison rates, and increased disconnections, affecting the financially vulnerable amid the climate crisis.

Four separate shootings in the Bronx resulted in two deaths and an injured Amazon delivery driver, amidst discussions of NYPD's response to gun violence.

NYPD seeks public aid in finding suspects of a robbery spree in the Bronx and Manhattan, involving theft of jewelry, phones, and money, sometimes with minor injuries to victims.

Ex-VA employee Edmond Anadio was charged with stealing ~$85,000 in false disability benefits while earning over $100,000 annually. Released pending trial, he faces up to 5 years if convicted.

Jose Rodriguez Barajas, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty to alien smuggling charges, admitting to guiding three people across the U.S.-Canada border illegally in March 2025.

The NY Attorney General's Office is investigating an incident where an NYPD officer's vehicle killed a man in Queens. The OSI is handling the case according to state law.

NY Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with MVP Health Plan to address its inaccurate mental health provider directory and improve service access.

Brooklyn man Kristopher Fyffe faces animal cruelty charges for duct-taping a dog and keeping others in poor conditions.

A Brooklyn woman was sentenced for fraudulently obtaining over $69,000 in COVID-19 small business grants by submitting false records. She pleaded guilty and must perform community service and repay the funds.

Seven individuals face federal charges for a narcotics conspiracy including murder and racketeering, centered around the "MOLINA DTO" and linked to a gang in Newburgh, New York.