NY Attorney General Letitia James sues developer David Roberts and his company for illegal land clearing and construction in the protected Pine Barrens.

Jerson Vasquez pleaded guilty to attempted murder and rape after a violent assault he committed following an arranged meeting from a Facebook Marketplace ad. He faces 15 years in prison.

A NY trooper, Thomas Mascia, and his parents surrendered to face charges including false reporting and evidence tampering from an alleged fake shooting incident.

A 16-year-old was injured after falling while subway surfing in Queens and is in stable condition. This incident is among several, indicating a risky trend.

NYPD seeks a suspect for an attempted rape in Queens; a woman, 32, was attacked and threatened but the assailant fled. A reward is offered for information.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces the expansion of the Suffolk Crime Analysis Center to strengthen law enforcement efforts, featuring better technology and increased staff, amidst a reported crime decrease in Long Island.

NY AG's office will not charge MTA officers in the fatal shooting of Bashe McDaniel, citing justified use of force.

Seven men face charges for a Queens baby shower shooting that resulted in one death and three injuries, with potential gang ties and children present.

Four individuals were indicted for running a drug trafficking operation in Flushing, Queens, and are facing various charges after being targeted by "Operation Frostbite."

A fire in a Queens townhouse injured three and was complicated by a frozen hydrant. E-bikes and batteries were discovered at the scene; the cause remains under investigation.

Mayor Adams addressed New York's immigrant fears over increased enforcement, reaffirming the city's support and commitment to protect all residents, documented or undocumented.

Former NYPD officer Tyler Paul is sentenced for a fatal car crash that killed Kawan Edwards. He received concurrent sentences for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Assault charges.

Brian Rodriguez pleaded guilty to squatting and renting out a home in Flushing, Queens. Homeowner Adele Andaloro's property dispute led to Rodriguez facing a two-year sentence and national attention.