Robert Brooke was convicted in Brooklyn of Hobbs Act extortion but acquitted of conspiracy, facing up to 20 years in prison for violently extorting a demolition company.

Two NYC men face federal charges for a series of armed robberies. They were arrested and detained, potentially facing lengthy prison sentences for Hobbs Act robbery and firearm offenses.

Two men were slashed by a machete-wielding attacker near a Bronx subway station; the assailant remains at large.

Advocates rallied in Brooklyn for free buses and expanded affordable commuting options, ahead of a fare increase to $3. They seek to improve accessibility and expand the Fair Fares program for low-income riders.

NYC Ferry introduces the new St. George to Bay Ridge route, reconnecting Staten Island and Brooklyn and altering other routes due to subway changes. Commuters can expect frequent service and affordable fares with various ticket options.

Allan Michael Dabrio, a native from the Cayman Islands, was detained by ICE following a green card denial due to a missed court hearing he was unaware of, causing upheaval for him and his husband, Matthew Marrero.

A person of interest is in custody regarding the shooting of NY Jets player Kris Boyd last month. The individual, with a criminal history, turned himself in and is being questioned. Boyd's recovery continues with support from the sports community.

New York and New Jersey hospitals see a rise in flu and respiratory virus cases, with the flu declared "prevalent" and a potential severe flu strain, "subclade K," on the rise.

Miami Heat's Terry Rozier is set for arraignment on charges of wire fraud and money laundering in a sports betting scheme, allegedly impacting a game's outcome.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces he'll move into Gracie Mansion after inauguration, following NYC mayoral tradition, despite previous debate on his current rent-stabilized apartment.

A 27-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run in the Bronx, leading the NYPD to launch an active search for the driver who fled the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

The FDA has issued a recall for Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised to return the products for a refund.

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering a CEO, continues his pretrial with debates over the admissibility of evidence, including a folding knife and a 3D-printed gun found on him, which defense claims were obtained illegally.