NYC Health + Hospitals expanded mental health services to 41 domestic violence shelters, improving therapy wait times from months to days and aiming to better serve the increasing number of shelter residents.

The article discusses the inconclusive status of federal investigations into former members of Mayor Eric Adams' administration and related legal issues.

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso opposes the current Brooklyn waterfront redevelopment plan, criticizing the prioritization of housing over port improvements, while property owner O'Connell calls for postponed voting pending impact studies.

A tentative deal between the Legal Aid Society and its attorneys' union has averted a strike in NYC over pay and working conditions, including new workload protections and parental leave.

Columbia University settles with the federal government for $221M over civil rights probes without admitting wrongdoing, agreeing to policy changes and federal monitoring.

Governor Kathy Hochul allocates $9.1 million for Western New York law enforcement to fight gun violence as part of the GIVE initiative, resulting in lower shooting incidents.

NYC Mayor Adams, with HPD and NYPL, launched "Liberty Link," a program providing free Wi-Fi to low-income families in affordable housing to bridge the digital divide.

NYC Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos will implement a new policy banning student use of personal, internet-enabled devices in public schools starting from the 2025-2026 term.

Reginald Nash was sentenced to 7-21 years for a fatal DUI crash on the Long Island Expressway that killed passenger Cameron Mency and injured several others.

An Oregon man was sentenced to five years for bomb threats against Jewish hospitals and swatting in New York. His actions were motivated by antisemitism.

Nigel Joseph is charged with payroll tax evasion, wire fraud, and identity theft, allegedly using illegal means to fund a lifestyle of luxury while neglecting tax obligations.

Da'Quan Tucker received a 57-month sentence for assaulting a former cellmate with a knife at FCI Otisville, followed by three years of supervised release.

New York faces excessive heat with temperatures nearing 100°F along with potential thunderstorms, and a heat advisory in place urging caution against heat-related illnesses.