Mayor Eric Adams announces an expansion of after-school programs in NYC, with 40 new sites for K-5 students launching this fall, part of a broader initiative aimed at providing universal after-school access.

Jose Lequerica was indicted on second-degree murder charges for the beating death of his wife, Asli Ak, in their Queens apartment. He delayed seeking aid, resulting in her death from trauma.

Bronx resident Timiko Young was indicted for a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in Jose Galan's death; she allegedly dragged his body for 950 feet before fleeing.

New York City anticipates a heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching a 105-degree heat index, posing hazardous weather conditions later this week.

A 10-year-old boy remains in critical condition following a collision with a van in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The incident occurred on Monday evening, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Former NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon is suing Mayor Adams and Tarik Sheppard for $10 million, alleging defamation over claims of mental unfitness. He previously accused the NYPD of corruption.

Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero faced arraignment for murder and other charges after a fatal crash in Chinatown that killed two pedestrians. She was denied bail with a grand jury expected soon.

Suffolk County police arrested 13 people at an illegal "fight club" where a gun was fired in Shirley, Long Island.

Nassau County faces a rabies resurgence, with 25 cases since July last year, and health officials are responding with vaccination efforts and public warnings to avoid and report wildlife interactions.

A jury has found two men guilty in the 2023 Harlem murder of Alonza Georgia, who was fatally shot during a robbery in his apartment building.

A Harlem shooting involving two gunmen, one on a scooter, left a man wounded and a teenager in custody; the second gunman remains at large. Witnesses and local residents express alarm over the violence.

Columbia University disciplined over 70 students for anti-Israel protests, resulting in suspensions and expulsions. The actions follow disruptive events and come as the university faces financial pressures.

In Midtown Manhattan, a driver was taken into custody after ramming multiple vehicles, including a police car. The incident caused significant disruption, and authorities are currently investigating.