A water main break in Inwood, Manhattan led to significant street flooding, with crews working to stop the water flow and repair the damage. The break's cause is unknown, and repairs' timeline is unclear.

A Columbia University student was detained by individuals claiming to be federal agents; details are unclear. Separately, student activist Mohsen Mahdawi resumed studies after facing immigration issues.

New York seniors targeted by a complex "Phantom Hacker" scam, outlined by Attorney General Letitia James, involving remote computer access and fake financial institution calls.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of two men, Balfour and Rivera, for separate violent subway attacks. Balfour faces charges including attempted murder for stabbing a nonverbal woman.

New York City and other municipalities filed an amicus brief supporting California's stance against the federal government's deployment of the National Guard in cities, arguing it oversteps military authority and undermines local law enforcement.

Two ex-sports executives, Randy and Chad Miller, were sentenced to prison for municipal bond fraud in New York, with fines and supervised release also ordered.

Naasón Joaquín García is charged with running a criminal operation through LLDM Church, involving sex trafficking and child exploitation. He is in federal custody, with ongoing efforts to extradite other accused individuals.

A rare 16th-century Hebrew religious text has been returned to the Jewish Theological Seminary in Budapest,restoring a WWII-looted artifact to its rightful owner.

NYPD heightens bridge and tunnel security in NYC due to unverified terror threats as the city approaches the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and other significant events.

NYC officials and advocates call for more funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, citing increased 9/11-related illnesses and the program's potential inability to aid future sick survivors post-2027.

A Kansas sex offender was sentenced to 25 years for minor enticement, with prior convictions, and will have 15 years of supervised release after prison.

NYC's subway reported its safest summer with a 9% drop in crime, attributed to increased NYPD patrols and security measures which Governor Hochul plans to maintain.

Governor Hochul announces $80 million in funding for New York arts and culture nonprofits through the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund, with various grant types offered.