Letitia James is leading a group of US attorneys general in a legal challenge against DHS's plan to close three oversight offices, arguing this would remove important rights protection avenues.

The NY Attorney General's report on the NYPD's fatal shooting of Kent Edwards found no grounds for charges, citing self-defense laws after he shot at officers first.

Two individuals pleaded guilty to roles in a multi-million dollar bank fraud and identity theft ring, with potential prison sentences of up to 30 years.

Registered sex offender Nathaniel Drescher faces federal charges for attempting to coerce and entice a minor into sexual activity. He remains in detention and risks 20 years to life if convicted.

The federal stop-work order on NYC's Empire Wind 1 project was lifted, a decision Mayor Adams praised, anticipating job creation and progress towards renewable energy goals.

Mayor Eric Adams has initiated a review for a new 38-story mixed-use tower in East Harlem, New York, which would add nearly 700 homes, including affordable units, as part of the city's housing strategy.

Mayor Eric Adams boasts about closing nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in illicit cannabis through NYC's Operation Padlock to Protect and aims to replace them with legitimate businesses.

Manhattan DA announces the return of three ancient artifacts to Iraq, previously linked to trafficker Robin Symes.

An Astoria man was convicted of the 2022 murder of FDNY EMS lieutenant Alison Russo following a swift jury verdict. Peter Zisopoulos was found guilty of second-degree murder and weapon possession.

Rain is forecasted for New York City's five boroughs with temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s; Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are all expected to experience precipitation.

Mayor Adams and Israeli Minister Barkat sign an intent declaration to launch the NYC-Israel Economic Council, strengthening economic ties and innovation.

Claudia Banton was sentenced to 23 years to life for murdering Delia Johnson during a ceremony in Crown Heights, after a Brooklyn DA's Office-prosecuted case.

A man was killed and a woman injured in a Bronx shooting after a man fired into a crowd, hitting two bystanders. The suspect was arrested and the firearm recovered.