Michael Tulchiner, a lawyer, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny, admitting to stealing over $400,000 from a real estate transaction, which led to him losing his law license and being ordered to pay restitution.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $43 million investment to expand psychiatric services for New Yorkers in crisis, including increasing inpatient and emergency program capacities.

Eric Zafra Grosso is charged with a hate crime for assaulting a rabbi in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day. If convicted, he faces up to 4 years in prison.

Queens man Olmedo Osorio convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing Freddy Jimenez at a Woodside bus stop.

Queens DA Melinda Katz's operation "Weed Whacker" has padlocked four illegal cannabis shops, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of over 150 pounds of cannabis products.

Long Island tax preparer Damaris Beltre pleads guilty to a $12 million tax fraud scheme, potentially facing 53 years in prison and $12 million in restitution.

A weather advisory has been issued for frigid temperatures and potential snow in New York City, affecting Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with precautions advised.

Reports indicate a rise in taxi scams at JFK Airport, with travelers encountering unlicensed drivers offering overpriced rides, despite NYC's stringent regulations against such practices.

New York City is preparing for cold weather, with forecasts showing a chilly week and potential snow for all boroughs. Residents are advised to dress warmly and stay updated on weather changes.

Smithtown, Long Island, opened a Public Safety Command Center, sparking privacy concerns among residents who fear government overreach reminiscent of Orwell's "1984." Officials defend the center, stressing its role in enhancing safety, not spying.

Authorities continue to search for 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, last seen at Grand Central Station, after traveling from Long Island to NYC. No evidence links his disappearance to Roblox interactions. Public assistance is sought.

A severe winter storm has caused a record number of flight cancellations and delays in the eastern US, with American Airlines and major airports like LaGuardia facing significant disruptions.

NYPD officers shot a knife-wielding man in Queens after he charged at them; the suspect and two officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.