Manhattan DA Secures Over $36K in Restitution for Workers in Wage Theft Case Against Contractor
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced restitution of $36,786.36 to workers after a wage theft case involving Tuccimar, Inc. owner Anthony Martucci, who underpaid workers on a city project. Martucci is barred from city contracts for three years.
Bronx's Notorious Gang Busted as 'White Mike' and YBMG Members Face Decades Behind Bars for Murder for Hire and Crime Spree
Seven members of the YBMG gang, including Shpendim Haxhaj, were sentenced for crimes including murder for hire and drug trafficking in the Bronx and other areas.
Florida Man Convicted for Multimillion-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme in New York Court
Florida man Ted Albin was convicted of defrauding Medicare by submitting over $38 million in false claims through his company, facing decades in prison.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 52 Months for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud of Federal Childcare Programs
Menachem "Max" Lieberman was sentenced to 52 months in prison for defrauding federal childcare programs of millions and is ordered to pay significant restitution.
New York City Battles Searing Heat Wave as NWS Issues Advisory for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Surrounding Boroughs
A Heat Advisory is in effect for New York City and surrounding areas, with temperatures expected in the upper 90s and heat indices over 100 degrees. Relief is expected with chances of showers and thunderstorms.
New York Shocker as Sean "Diddy" Combs Faces Ex-Girlfriend Testimonies in Explosive Sex Trafficking Trial
The prosecution has rested its case against Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges after six weeks and testimony from ex-girlfriends and former employees.
New York Attorney General Leads Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Alleged Misuse of Regulatory Power to Slash Funding
Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for broad cuts to essential service funding, alleging misuse of a regulatory clause.
Roosevelt Hotel, NYC's Major Migrant Intake Center, Closes as City Reevaluates Shelter Strategy
NYC's largest migrant intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel is closing after serving over 150,000 asylum seekers. The city is shifting its services as it faces a shelter capacity crisis. The hotel had been a major processing hub since May 2023.
NYC Voters Brave Record Heat to Cast Ballots in Pivotal Primary Election as Cuomo and Mamdani Lead the Democratic Race
NYC's primary elections feature high early voter turnout amid hot weather, with Cuomo and Mamdani leading the Democratic race. Ranked-choice voting is used, with final results pending if no candidate receives over 50%.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Secures Legal Victory Against Trump Administration Over NIH Funding Cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James won a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegal funding cuts to NIH research grants, impacting medical studies on diversity and LGBTQ+ health.
Mayor Eric Adams Strikes Deal to Expand Affordable Housing and Preserve Elizabeth Street Garden in NYC
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Christopher Marte agreed to preserve Elizabeth Street Garden and create 620 affordable housing units, furthering the city's housing goals.
Man Admits to $260k Diamond Theft from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier in Manhattan, Faces 3-9 Years in Prison
Manhattan DA announced Yaorong Wan's guilty plea for stealing diamond rings worth $260,000 from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Sentencing is set for July 14, 2025.












