Mitchaux Booker was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of his cousin Jallen McConnie, concluding the case with other family members already convicted.

A Rikers Island officer, an inmate, and the inmate's wife are charged with smuggling contraband into the jail, including tools, drugs, and engaging in wage theft.

New Yorkers face diverse weather this week, with snow chances and sunny days. A gale warning is issued for coastal waters. Temperatures vary, with potential snow over the weekend.

A 66-year-old man, Jean Victorin, died after being hit by an SUV on Staten Island. The driver was not arrested, and the NYPD continues to investigate.

New York artists can apply to paint sanitation trucks in the "Trucks of Art" program, with a $1,500 stipend and a focus on sustainability and civic themes.

The FDA has classified a cheese recall as Class I, with recalled Pecorino Romano potentially causing serious health issues, especially in at-risk groups, due to listeria contamination.

Nurses in New York City continue to strike for the third day, demanding better staffing and working conditions, clashing with hospital executives over healthcare benefits and patient care.

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at 50 in his home, with no clear cause of death. He was a Fugees affiliate and had his sentence for drug trafficking commuted by President Bush.

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran is on trial for manslaughter after the death of Eric Duprey, who was fatally injured when Duran allegedly threw a cooler at him during an arrest.

NY Governor Hochul and other officials criticized ICE's arrest of NYC Council analyst Bohorquez, whose legal work status is disputed, highlighting concerns over excessive immigration enforcement.

Harlem residents are concerned after two Legionnaires' disease cases were found in an apartment complex, prompting health department action and testing for Legionella bacteria in the building's water system.

An 85-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Brooklyn home; a family member is questioned but not charged. Homicides in the area are consistent; citywide rates are down. The incident raises domestic violence concerns.

A Long Island college professor, Philip Schuler, has been arrested for attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity, aided by The Decoy Project and the FBI.