NY AG Letitia James urges Congress for stronger crypto regulation, focusing on stablecoins, to protect investors and national security. She recommends banking regulations and FDIC insurance for stablecoins.

AG Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for cancelling over $1 billion in funding for school-based mental health services.

Governor Hochul announced a $11.6 million upgrade plan for Long Island's Hicksville Station, aimed to improve daily commutes and revitalize the community with pedestrian paths and public spaces.

George Cole and COLE NYC LLC were sentenced for wage theft, with Cole getting six months in jail, five years of probation, and orders to pay $170,000 in restitution. The scheme involved underpaying workers, forgeries, and lapsed insurance.

Francisco Caminero has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges including rape, assault, drug possession, and bail jumping in connection with a 2018 case.

NYC announces the launch of new public restrooms, the "Portland Loos," across all boroughs as part of the "We Outside Summer" initiative to improve accessibility and encourage longer park visits.

Mayor Eric Adams creates NYC's Office for Pro Bono Legal Assistance to help those unable to afford legal representation, emphasizing the city's commitment to legal equity.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 1050 to cap insurance coverage for TLC drivers, aiming to reduce their financial burden while maintaining passenger protection.

Brooklyn reports a 29% decrease in homicides and significant reductions in shootings and shooting victims, with DA Eric Gonzalez citing partnerships and data-driven strategies as key factors.

Antonio Olmeda, 66, was convicted of attempted murder and other charges for firing at police officers in 2011. No one was injured in the incident. He faces up to 80 years in prison.

Former Bronx daycare worker Jamie Sanchez was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two girls, with 25 years' post-release supervision.

The Brooklyn DA is moving to vacate the conviction of Brian Kendall for a 1988 murder, citing credible evidence of his innocence after he spent 16 years in prison.

A New York doctor, CEO of ClearMD, is charged with a $24 million COVID-19 health care fraud for billing unnecessary services and creating fake records.