Discord user Lonnie Youmans is charged with child sexual exploitation and distribution of child pornography; he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.

A food vendor was shot in Times Square over a dispute; three people are in custody. The area was investigated, marking the second violent incident there in a month.

Miriam Haley testified against Harvey Weinstein in his retrial on sexual assault charges, detailing an alleged 2006 incident where he forced oral sex on her.

A gas leak in Manhattan's Morningside Heights prompted evacuations and subway disruptions; no injuries reported. Con Edison and FDNY responded to the incident.

FDNY and NIST co-host a "Train the Trainer" workshop to improve emergency responders' use of robots, with experts from various agencies in attendance, aimed at standardizing operational usage in crises.

Uncertainty looms over the future of Westchester's Playland amusement park due to a dispute with its former operator, Standard Amusements, and the risk of a $36 million taxpayer payout.

A Vermont judge ordered the release of Columbia student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi from federal detention, where he was held after a naturalization interview turned into an ICE arrest.

New York's Assembly has passed the "Medical Aid in Dying Act" after a lengthy debate, with the Senate's consideration pending and Governor Hochul's position unclear.

NYC proposes changes to the CityFHEPS voucher system, increasing the rent contribution from 30% to 40% after six years. Mayor Adams won't commit to a rent freeze, while critics fear the voucher changes could worsen homelessness.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has opened the $8 million Utica Children's Museum, aimed at fostering learning and socialization for kids, supported by state grants and inclusive design.

Four men have been charged in a $53 million check fraud scheme involving bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. Two are in custody; two remain at large. They allegedly forged checks from the U.S. Mail and sold them to others.

New York City forecasts mild conditions with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s, turning chillier at night. Rain chances increase later in the week with no current hazardous weather expected.

A fire broke out in the basement of Harlem's Teachers College Community School early Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained it swiftly.