NYC introduces rat birth control in Harlem as part of pest management, with animal welfare support and a 24% decrease in rat complaints. The city invests $3.5 million in efforts, including public education, to control the rat population humanely.

A judge has refused to halt the development of affordable housing for seniors on New York City's Elizabeth Street Garden site, despite protests from supporters and a pending appeal.

A Hudson River Park bench dedicated to a tragic love story between Jack Ciapciak and his late fiancé Jack Lorentzen has gone viral, becoming a pilgrimage site for many.

Waldemar Alverio was sentenced to 15 years for shootings in Tompkins Square Park, which injured two, including a tourist. He pled guilty to attempted murder counts.

A judge ruled that the legal case of detained Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil will remain in New Jersey, countering state efforts to move or dismiss it.

A federal judge dismissed corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, ruling they cannot be brought again, marking a significant turn in the case fraught with political implications.

NY Governor Hochul declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and proposes increased funding and legal reforms to combat sexual violence, including AI-generated abuse material.

New York City has implemented a new $21.44 hourly minimum wage for app-based delivery workers, increased from an average of $5.39 before tips, following legal endorsements and inflation adjustments.

A woman was arrested for stabbing a 70-year-old man in a Chelsea luxury apartment. The victim is stable; the suspect faces multiple charges. The NYPD seeks information from the public.

AG Pamela Bondi directs prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the United Healthcare CEO murder case.

NYC officials increase fines for illegal dumping in parks to $5,000 for first-time offenses, with plans to install cameras and additional cleaning staff to combat the issue.

NYC outdoor dining resumes with 2,600 approved eateries, under new city rules limiting pandemic-era structures and imposing strict operating guidelines.

Attorney General Letitia James sues the Trump administration over an $11 billion cut in health funding, claiming the action is illegal and jeopardizes public health programs.