An Indian man pleaded guilty to alien smuggling charges after being arrested for trying to transport undocumented individuals in the U.S. near the Canadian border, leading to a high-speed chase and a car accident.

Victor Ramos received up to a 4-year sentence for vehicular manslaughter after fatally striking pedestrian Mohammed Rahman while driving impaired in the Bronx.

Ed Martin, head of the DOJ's anti-weaponization group, calls for NY AG Letitia James to resign amid investigations without formal accusations, against typical DOJ procedure.

A suspect was arrested after leaving a harmless but suspicious package in Times Square, causing an evacuation. He faces charges including making terroristic threats.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, previously a harsh critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, publicly expressed his support for her, signaling a political pivot and urging Democratic unity.

Governor Hochul announced GE Vernova's $41 million investment in Schenectady, NY, creating 50 tech jobs and updating facilities, with state tax credits supporting the initiative.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the DOJ to maintain VOCA funding without tying it to federal immigration enforcement cooperation.

Keith Taylor, ex-CEO of Modest Needs Foundation, pleaded guilty to defrauding the charity of $2.5 million and evading taxes.

Forecasts for New York City indicate a mix of sunny days and potential thunderstorms with coastal hazardous conditions, including high rip currents and beach erosion advisories.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez faces potential sideline time due to a thumb injury; seriousness underscored by manager Mendoza. He's awaiting MRI results, having previously missed games due to hand issues.

NYPD searches for a suspect after a 15-year-old girl was raped in the Bronx; the suspect is a male between 17-19 years old. The girl is in stable condition at a hospital. Public assistance is sought.

A woman was found dead in her car on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon, N.Y., leading to a suspicious death investigation by Westchester County Police.

The NYPD seeks a suspect for a $14,000 burglary in the Bronx and encourages tips via their hotline or Facebook page. The crime occurred on August 7, 2025.