Brooklyn Catholic students witnessed what became Pope Francis' final blessing during a school trip in Vatican City, leaving a lasting impression on them.

An NYPD officer has been charged in Queens with attempting to disseminate indecent material to a minor and other offenses, after already facing charges in Brooklyn.

New York state legislators consider relaxing campaign finance rules within the ongoing budget deliberations, potentially allowing larger donations to be matched with public funds, amid criticism from watchdogs.

Troy gang leader Richawn McClain was sentenced to 137 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms charges.

New York's AG Letitia James leads a coalition suing the federal government over educational policy changes risking billions in funding for diversity practices.

A Queens man is charged with stealing $7 million in a real estate fraud involving forged documents and falsified records, according to the Brooklyn DA.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecasted for New York City, with the evening seeing a lesser chance of rain and temperatures in the low 50s. The week ahead predicts mostly sunny days with varying chances of showers.

Hasson Victoria was convicted and sentenced to eight years for a series of scissor attacks in the West Village, reinforcing the importance of public safety and legal accountability.

A Long Island man was indicted for murder after a road rage incident where he allegedly used his BMW to kill a motorcyclist following a minor collision.

NYPD officer Travis Desouza was charged with attempting to send indecent material to a minor, who was actually an undercover officer. This violation occurred during his involvement with a youth program.

Ryan Cato was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for murdering his girlfriend’s son, 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe, in a case that underscores child abuse risks during remote schooling.

Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah pleads guilty to hostage-taking and terrorism-related charges, including attacks that led to American deaths.

The NYC Construction Safety Report for 2024 shows a decrease in worksite injuries and incidents, with Mayor Adams and Commissioner Oddo highlighting the role of enhanced safety measures and inspections.