The defense for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO, claims AG Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest due to past employment ties, potentially affecting the decision to seek the death penalty.

Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead with head and body trauma in her Lower East Side apartment. The community is alarmed, and the NYPD has not made arrests, ruling the case a homicide. Residents are concerned about safety despite building security.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person train crews on NYC subways, citing safety and fiscal reasons, against union preferences.

NYC's boroughs forecast wintry weather with a high of 44 degrees and brisk winds; snow expected Monday night, with a possible transition to rain on Tuesday. Christmas may see rain with no hazardous conditions predicted through Saturday.

Operation Relentless Justice led by the DOJ resulted in 293 arrests for child sexual abuse and 205 child victims rescued, involving a nationwide collaboration of law enforcement agencies.

New York City set a record by awarding $6.9 billion in contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, aiming to surpass the OneNYC goal of $25 billion by FY 2026.

Marymount Manhattan College has settled for $8.39 million over allegations of improperly receiving a PPP loan by exceeding the size eligibility requirement.

Zohran Mamdani's appointee, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, resigned due to past antisemitic tweets, creating challenges for the New York City mayor-elect's team and raising concerns about vetting processes.

A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run SUV on the Lower East Side while using a marked crosswalk. Police are seeking to identify both her and the vehicle involved. Traffic deaths in the area have decreased compared to the previous year.

Jose Cesari, leader of a beer theft ring, was sentenced to 63 months in prison for organizing over thirty-six thefts in the Northeast, primarily taking Corona and Modelo beers.

The CEO of The Holtz Group and associates are charged with running a tax fraud scheme, reducing client liabilities, and inflating fees from 2014 to 2025.

The indictment of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Tren de Aragua, for crimes such as racketeering and drug trafficking has been unsealed in Manhattan Federal Court.

Jay Lucas, of Lucas Brand Equity LLC, was indicted on multiple fraud charges for allegedly misusing over $50 million of investors' funds for personal expenses.