Christopher Reese was sentenced to 16.5 years for defrauding inmates by posing as an unlicensed lawyer, charging for legal services he could not provide.

NYC's weather forecast shows sunny skies with a high of 82°F, transitioning to showers over the weekend, then partly sunny days next week. No hazardous weather is expected.

A Manhattan teacher, Christopher Ward, was arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography, with authorities finding illegal content on his messaging account.

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing in Lower Manhattan court, after being convicted on two prostitution-related charges, with ongoing debates over his potential prison term.

A German couple was struck in a hit-and-run by a minivan in Midtown Manhattan, killing the woman and injuring her husband. The suspect, Mohamed Abouzaid, was charged with leaving the scene and failing to yield.

A crackdown at Penn Station by Amtrak Police on public lewdness has led to a rise in arrests and at least 20 men detained by ICE. Critics question the potential for rights violations and discriminatory targeting.

Three Manhattan casino proposals were rejected by local panels mandated by a 2022 New York law, emphasizing community decision-making over developer interests.

A manhunt is in progress after a 99-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in Manhattan. The elderly victim was assaulted and a suspect stole $20,000. The NYPD is seeking information.

New York leaders secured a lease extension for Brookfield Place, boosting city funds by $1.5 billion for affordable housing and ensuring the area's economic vitality.

Seahorse, a new seafood brasserie by chef John Villa and restaurateur John McDonald, opens in Union Square's W New York hotel, offering high-end seafood dishes and inventive cocktails within a nautically-themed space by the Rockwell Group.

Tabitha Bundrick was indicted for alleged fentanyl-laced drug robberies resulting in three deaths in Manhattan. She faces second-degree murder and robbery charges.

French President Macron called Trump after being stopped by NYPD due to Trump's motorcade, during his visit to NYC. Despite the delay, Macron continued diplomatic efforts and interacted with the public.

Police arrested 50 protesters near the UN during Trump's speech; they had attempted to block Second Avenue and received summonses for disorderly conduct.