A fire caused a partial collapse of a house in Nassau County, with a family of three and their dog escaping unharmed. About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze.

A postal worker on Long Island is charged with aiding a detainee's escape during an ICE arrest by opening a police vehicle's door. She was reprimanded and faces federal obstruction charges.

Carolyn Tolin of Centereach pleaded guilty to major narcotics distribution on the dark web under the alias "Mamaknowsbrown," facing 15 years in prison plus supervision.

Lina Khan joins NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's team, signaling a tough anti-trust approach to affordability. Mamdani also plans to meet with Trump to tackle economic challenges despite past conflicts.

Five individuals were sentenced for trafficking illegal firearms, including 55 ghost guns, in Queens, as announced by NY Attorney General Letitia James.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces the Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project in Queens, which includes over 2,000 homes, with more than 950 affordable rentals, as part of the $500 million NY-RUSH program.

32 reputed gang members in Queens face charges including murder and conspiracy, as a year-long investigation reveals their involvement in violent turf wars.

Bloods gang member Trendell Walker was sentenced to 30 years for the 2007 murder of 15-year-old Alvin Brothers, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Ex-sleep center worker Sanjai Syamaprasad filmed people in the restroom, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation, and must register as a sex offender.

Zahir Williams was sentenced to 24 years for fatally running over Francisco Ortega with his own car in the Bronx after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

Zhi Dong Zhang, facing drug trafficking and money laundering charges, has been extradited from Mexico to the US for trial. His operation allegedly moved narcotics and laundered $77 million.

Brooklyn businessman David Motovich was sentenced to 15 years for a $55 million check cashing and tax evasion scam using shell accounts and his lumber business.

NYC's weather outlook includes partly sunny skies, mild temperatures, and chances of rain, with no hazardous weather expected, as reported by the National Weather Service.