Romeo Gonzalez is the 53rd defendant convicted in the federal prosecution of Brooklyn's "Bully Gang," marking the gang's dismantlement by prosecutors.

NY Governor Hochul warns of high heat and poor air quality; advisories issued for smog and high temperatures, with heat potentially exceeding 100 degrees. Precautions urged, resources like cooling centers and a heat risk dashboard provided.

A Bronx man received a 15-year sentence for involvement in a shooting that injured a 5-year-old girl during a vigil. He had pleaded guilty to illegal ammunition possession.

Repeat offender Juan Carlos Padilla Santos was sentenced to 100 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S., following a criminal history including murder and narcotics convictions.

The New York Jets re-sign 40-year-old kicker Nick Folk, aiming to solidify their kicking game after inconsistent performances from younger kickers in training camp.

A Long Island man was indicted for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a former business associate, offering money and land as payment. The plot was foiled when the would-be assassin informed the police.

A shooter, Shane Tamura, killed four, including an NYPD officer and a Blackstone executive, in a Midtown Manhattan building. Mistakenly believed to target the NFL, the gunman, who thought he had CTE, later died by suicide.

A power outage disrupted NYC subway service, affecting several lines and passenger commutes amid high temperatures. MTA investigated causes, highlighting infrastructure strains due to heat.

Isaiah Gurley is accused of dragging and setting a dog on fire on a street in Queens, NY. An NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad investigation and public manhunt ensue.

Two young men were fatally shot by masked gunmen on scooters in the Bronx's Ferry Point Park early Monday, with 13 shell casings found at the scene. The motive is unclear, and the assailants escaped.

NYPD is emphasizing water safety in New York as summer begins, holding educational sessions for kids and warning of the dangers of swimming without lifeguards.

Six firefighters injured in a four-alarm fire that damaged seven businesses in Queens, New York. Cause under investigation.

Columbia University has made an agreement with the Trump administration to reevaluate its reliance on and admissions process for international students, amid a broader push for policy changes affecting foreign students' involvement in U.S. academia.