Closing arguments opened this week in the Manhattan trial of Randy Santos, accused of fatally bludgeoning four homeless men in Chinatown in 2019. A 12-member jury will decide whether to convict or to find him not criminally responsible for mental illness.

DOJ emails show Barry Sternlicht attended a private 2018 dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s Upper East Side home; his spokesperson says he left before dessert.

The Gateway Tunnel Project received $200 million after legal pressure, with NY Governor Hochul expecting construction to restart soon. An upcoming court hearing keeps the project's future uncertain.

The New York Cycle Club sued the city, arguing the 15 mph Central Park limit misapplies Sammy’s Law and could sideline high‑speed training on the park loop.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a 9.5% property tax hike as a last resort to address the city's $5 billion budget gap, facing criticism for potentially exacerbating affordability issues.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour, starting March 31st and spanning 20 shows, with tickets on sale in February.

Jesse Jackson's death marks the loss of a pivotal civil rights leader who notably influenced New York politics, from David Dinkins' mayoral win to broader social movements.

NYPD harbor unit rescued an injured bald eagle from the Hudson River and transported it to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

The NY AG’s OSI found a deputy’s use of force in the March 21, 2025 death of Miles Dignean was legally justified, and the report urges body cameras and crisis‑response reforms.

The NY attorney general's Office has opened a formal probe after a June 21 hanging at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining. Officials say new information triggered the inquiry.

Attorney General Letitia James leads 17 attorneys general to support Haitian immigrants in the US, filing a brief to preserve their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Chef Tan's East Village outpost closed after service on Feb. 15; a storefront sign blames exhaust-duct repairs.

Graffiti reading 'Epstein Hall' was painted outside Kerrey Hall at The New School after DOJ documents mentioned Bob Kerrey; the university filed a report.