Discord user Lonnie Youmans is charged with child sexual exploitation and distribution of child pornography; he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.

FDNY and NIST co-host a "Train the Trainer" workshop to improve emergency responders' use of robots, with experts from various agencies in attendance, aimed at standardizing operational usage in crises.

Authorities have busted auto theft rings operating out of the Bronx, involving stolen airport rental cars and luxury vehicles, some shipped to West Africa.

Body camera footage has revealed a pattern of violence in New York prisons, including an incident where inmate Robert Brooks was fatally beaten. Reforms and accountability measures are being discussed to address these systemic issues.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released bodycam footage from an investigation into Matthew Brown's death after his encounter with state police.

An extensive luxury car theft ring was disrupted by a multi-state investigation, leading to eight indictments and showcasing a sophisticated, global auto theft market.

Four men have been charged in a $53 million check fraud scheme involving bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. Two are in custody; two remain at large. They allegedly forged checks from the U.S. Mail and sold them to others.

New York City forecasts mild conditions with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s, turning chillier at night. Rain chances increase later in the week with no current hazardous weather expected.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $331 million investment to expand after-school programs in NYC, eventually aiming to cover all students desiring participation by FY 2028.

Gilead Sciences settles for $202 million over allegations of kickback schemes involving HIV medication prescriptions through illegitimate speaker programs.

NY Governor Hochul's $254 billion budget plan includes a school cellphone ban, aimed at eliminating digital distractions and improving student focus and mental health.

Devin Ravine was arrested in California for the sexual exploitation of a child and faces 15 to 30 years in prison if convicted.

An ex-NYC acting teacher, Samuel Gonzalez, was charged with distributing and possessing child pornography, including images of infants. He faces a minimum of five years in prison.