Ellow Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in a SoHo apartment and awaits an 18-year sentence, with the sentencing set for September 16, 2025.

New York City faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching the high nineties, and the National Weather Service issuing heat advisories and warnings. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and cautious.

New York and other states are suing the Trump administration for demanding extensive data on SNAP recipients, citing privacy concerns and potential targeting of immigrants.

Central Harlem is battling a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five confirmed cases. Health officials are probing local water systems and urging higher-risk individuals to be alert to symptoms. No deaths have been reported.

Incumbent NYC Mayor Adams and former Gov. Cuomo trade barbs in the mayoral race, with Adams criticizing Cuomo's resignation amid a harassment probe and Cuomo countering on Adams' Trump dealings. They lag behind Democratic candidate Mamdani in polls.

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking public help to identify a woman named "Pam" who has been hospitalized since April 12 and was found at a bus stop in Harlem. She's in her late 50s, speaks English, and is often dressed in black.

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the removal of over 3,000 illegal firearms from NYC streets in 2025, contributing to reduced shootings and homicides.

The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary city policies, asserting they impede federal immigration law enforcement. Experts doubt the lawsuit's success, while NYC defends its practices as safety measures.

New York City is under a heat advisory, with temperatures soaring to the mid-90s and the heat index nearing triple digits. Relief may come with thunderstorms expected later in the week.

New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem, with increased testing and focus on affected ZIP codes.

New York faces diverse weather with storms and a heat advisory, with high temperatures and chances of rain and thunderstorms, as residents are advised to stay updated.

Border czar Tom Homan plans to increase ICE agents in sanctuary cities like New York, following a shooting by undocumented immigrants and criticism of local policies that restrict ICE activity.

New York's final July week could see sunny days, thunderstorms, and a possible heat wave with temperatures up to 97°F and heat indices of 100-105°F early in the week.