Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced restitution of $36,786.36 to workers after a wage theft case involving Tuccimar, Inc. owner Anthony Martucci, who underpaid workers on a city project. Martucci is barred from city contracts for three years.

A NYS Correction Officer was charged with stealing $43,000 in unearned workers' compensation benefits while running a side business, according to Brooklyn DA and State Inspector General.

Seven members of the YBMG gang, including Shpendim Haxhaj, were sentenced for crimes including murder for hire and drug trafficking in the Bronx and other areas.

Florida man Ted Albin was convicted of defrauding Medicare by submitting over $38 million in false claims through his company, facing decades in prison.

Menachem "Max" Lieberman was sentenced to 52 months in prison for defrauding federal childcare programs of millions and is ordered to pay significant restitution.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for New York City and surrounding areas, with temperatures expected in the upper 90s and heat indices over 100 degrees. Relief is expected with chances of showers and thunderstorms.

The prosecution has rested its case against Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges after six weeks and testimony from ex-girlfriends and former employees.

Governor Hochul announces $13.7 million road improvement projects for State Routes 17 and 52 in Orange and Putnam counties, promising smoother commutes and better infrastructure in the Hudson Valley.

Body-cam footage of Damon Louther's fatal encounter with NYPD was released, aiming for transparency without prejudging officer actions, as per AG James.

Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for broad cuts to essential service funding, alleging misuse of a regulatory clause.

Mayor Eric Adams praised the over 28% crime reduction on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens following the "Operation Restore Roosevelt" initiative, which tackled illegal activities and improved community safety and quality of life.

The historic Domino Sugar refinery in Yonkers will close by the end of 2025, impacting 300 workers and signaling changes in the community and local economy.

In New York City, almost one-quarter of children face food insecurity during summer. Food Bank for NYC and HelloFresh with No Kid Hungry launch efforts to distribute food and raise awareness, leveraging social media and local partnerships.