A driver fled a traffic stop, dragging an NYPD officer in Brooklyn. The officer sustained minor injuries; the suspect in a black Honda Pilot is sought by police.

Columbia University was hit by a cyberattack, causing data breaches and network outages, with sensitive information of 2.5 million individuals compromised, amid political motivations linked to affirmative action documents.

The NYPD seeks White House approval to counter unauthorized drones, citing need for nimble response beyond federal aid, and considers investing in advanced interception tech.

NYC voters in November could decide on ballot proposals that might increase boro presidents' power, enabling them to challenge City Council decisions on land-use, according to the Charter Revision Commission.

A woman in Brooklyn was a victim of grand larceny when her chain was stolen by a suspect who fled on a scooter. NYPD seeks tips to apprehend the individual.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a smartphone restriction policy for New York schools to take effect by the 2025-26 academic year, with resources available for districts to implement the new rules, including funding for storage solutions.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces over $36 million in funding for 48 projects in New York to modernize infrastructure and support housing through the County Infrastructure Grant Program.

New York City filed an amicus brief supporting Jose Luis, a former student arrested at an immigration hearing, arguing the detention is detrimental to immigrant trust and due process.

NY AG Letitia James leads a coalition to protect a key immigration program granting parole to individuals from four countries, emphasizing its importance for family unity and economic contributions.

Six individuals sentenced for assaulting NYPD officers after pleading guilty in a 2024 incident where police were attacked while checking on children outside a Long Island City hotel.

A Bronx man, Casmine Aska, has been indicted on charges of predatory sexual assault against a child and first-degree rape of a 15-year-old in a stairwell.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center at The Roosevelt Hotel as the city adapts to fewer arrivals and integrates services with existing infrastructure.

Calvin Tabron has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role as a straw purchaser in a Brooklyn-based illegal firearms ring. Other defendants received varying sentences for related crimes.