Mayor Eric Adams Bids Farewell to City Hall, Touts Legacy of Safer and More Affordable New York City
Mayor Eric Adams, at the end of his term, claims his administration made NYC safer and more affordable, citing reduced shootings, increased housing, and improved public services. His office reports on these achievements as he leaves office.
Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Arson in Devastating Hamilton Heights Fire, Faces 12-Year Sentence
Jelani Parker pleaded guilty to arson for a fire in a Hamilton Heights building, injuring firefighters and displacing families. He faces a 12-year sentence.
Woman Sentenced to 23 Years-to-Life for Second-Degree Murder in Midtown East Shelter Stabbing
Charmaine Crossman was sentenced to 23 years-to-life for fatally stabbing Victoria Goode at a Midtown East shelter. The murder occurred after a dispute over loud music.
Manhattan DA Indicts Man for Grand Larceny in $100K Rental Scam Sweeping New York Neighborhoods
Jerry Genesis is indicted for a rental scam, stealing over $100,000 from tenants through fraudulent subleases in New York. He faces multiple charges, including grand larceny and scheme to defraud.
New York Braces for Severe Weather Shift as Sunny Skies Give Way to Storms and Gusty Winds Across the Boroughs
A National Weather Service report predicts erratic weather for New York's boroughs, with initial sunny conditions leading to severe weather, including showers and possible thunderstorms later in the week.
Mayor Eric Adams Caps Off Tenure with Time Capsule Ceremony at New York City Hall
Mayor Eric Adams concluded his administration with a symbolic event at City Hall, emphasizing support for working-class New Yorkers, and prepared to bury a time capsule encapsulating his tenure's achievements.
New York City's MTA Installs Shark Fin-Like Barriers on Subway Turnstiles to Deter Fare Evasion
The MTA is installing metal fins and paddles on NYC subway turnstiles to deter fare evasion, a move expected to save nearly $400 million in losses this year.
Governor Hochul Proposes Aligning NY's AI Bill with California's, Drawing Legislative Pushback in Albany
Governor Kathy Hochul seeks to lessen the stringency of New York's AI regulation bill to mirror California's SB53, amid debates with AI company lobbyists and a split with state legislators preferring stronger laws.
Governor Hochul Invests Over $23 Million in Pioneering Building Efficiency Projects Across New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul invests $23 million into 24 projects for cleaner and more efficient building operations through the NextGen Buildings Innovation Challenges program in New York.
New York AG Letitia James Leads 20-State Coalition in FTC-Backed Lawsuit Against Uber Over Alleged Subscription Trapping Tactics
New York Attorney General Letitia James and attorneys from 20 other states, along with the FTC, are suing Uber for misleading consumers with the difficult-to-cancel Uber One subscription service, which charges $9.99 per month.
Manhattan Investment Manager Giovanni Pennetta Charged with Defrauding Investors in Alleged Pre-IPO Scheme
Giovanni Pennetta, an investment firm manager, is charged with defrauding investors with a false "Pre-IPO" scheme involving non-existent access to private company shares.












