A woman and her grandchildren narrowly escaped injury when a manhole exploded behind them in Poughkeepsie, NY; no one was hurt, and the cause is under investigation.

Bronx authorities seek two suspects for a double shooting that severely injured chef Ian Blake, leaving him potentially paralyzed. The suspects were seen firing guns from a moped. Tips are sought via Crime Stoppers.

President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, succeeding Matthew Podolsky after Danielle Sassoon's resignation.

NYC Comptroller's audit finds biased building code enforcement, with higher fines and summonses in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, related to 311 complaint reliance.

NYC hoteliers push for a lower hotel occupancy tax rate, from 5.875% to 3%, citing damage from Trump-era tariffs and aiming to boost tourism and economic stability, despite last quarter's $238 million revenue from the tax.

A judge temporarily blocked Mayor Adams' plan to allow ICE at Rikers Island, amid a legal dispute with the City Council over sanctuary laws and public safety.

Nadine Menendez was found guilty by a federal jury on 15 counts related to bribery and corruption connected to her and her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez.

NY Attorney General Letitia James stopped predatory landlord practices by Asaf Elkayam's company, ensuring tenant protections and penalizing illegal fees.

NYC expands NYC Reads and NYC Solves programs to improve reading and math education for nearly 500,000 students by 2025-2026, with full incorporation by 2027-2028.

An unauthorized cannabis operation under the LIE in Rego Park was shut down by the Queens DA's Office, with 3 arrested and various cannabis products seized.

Walgreens has agreed to pay $350 million over claims of illegally dispensing opioids and filing false healthcare claims, with an additional potential $50 million due upon future corporate changes.

Pushpesh Kumar Baid pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that defrauded investors through Tradepay Capital LLC, which involved fake factoring services and shell companies. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Albanian national Fatjon Shytani was charged with smuggling illegal aliens into the US from Canada and arrested in the Bronx. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.