New York Attorney General Letitia James released bodycam footage from an investigation into Matthew Brown's death after his encounter with state police.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city will provide $5 billion in advance payments to nonprofits for fiscal year 2026, doubling the previous year's figure to support services for needy populations.

An extensive luxury car theft ring was disrupted by a multi-state investigation, leading to eight indictments and showcasing a sophisticated, global auto theft market.

Jason Liriano of the Route Boys gang was sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses by a federal court in Central Islip.

Four men have been charged in a $53 million check fraud scheme involving bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. Two are in custody; two remain at large. They allegedly forged checks from the U.S. Mail and sold them to others.

New York City forecasts mild conditions with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s, turning chillier at night. Rain chances increase later in the week with no current hazardous weather expected.

A fire broke out in the basement of Harlem's Teachers College Community School early Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained it swiftly.

Prospect Park's century-old elms battle Dutch elm disease, with three lost despite efforts by the Prospect Park Alliance to inoculate and preserve them. The Alliance also combats Beech Leaf Disease and adapts to environmental challenges.

Jonathan Ruiz pleaded guilty to sex and labor trafficking charges, his accomplice Alvarez also pleaded guilty; coercion across six states is reported.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $331 million investment to expand after-school programs in NYC, eventually aiming to cover all students desiring participation by FY 2028.

Gilead Sciences settles for $202 million over allegations of kickback schemes involving HIV medication prescriptions through illegitimate speaker programs.

A new wine bar, Consigliere, is set to open in Newark, representing part of a revitalization effort funded by the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.

Multi-vehicle crashes on NJ Turnpike cause injuries, traffic delays, and hospitalizations; a Ford SUV hit a guardrail and was rear-ended, leading to a fire.