NY Attorney General Letitia James secured a $45 million settlement with Centers for Care, LLC for financial fraud and resident mistreatment in nursing homes.

Amtrak service between New York City and New Haven was restored after being halted due to fires in the Bronx. Fires disrupted traffic and required emergency repairs.

The death of 4-month-old Ariel Gonzalez from acute cocaine intoxication was ruled a homicide by the NYPD after examination by the medical examiner. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

NYC's "Drone as First Responder" program is now operational, aiming to improve public safety by sending drones autonomously to priority calls, offering rapid aerial response and real-time visuals.

NYC officials report about 350 annual deaths due to heat, emphasizing the risks in homes without air conditioning and the challenge of introducing cooling legislation.

A fire near Bronx train tracks has suspended Amtrak service between New York City and New Haven, with repairs ongoing and service expected to resume at 2 p.m. today.

A Bronx juvenile detention center supervisor pleads guilty to assaulting a 16-year-old and filing a false report.

Verizon customers on the East Coast experienced a service outage, affecting internet and landlines and prompting dissatisfaction and compensation demands.

NYC has introduced new rules for trash bins to combat rat problems, requiring secure lids on bins in buildings with 1-9 residential units. Violators face fines post-grace period until January 2025.

The Jennings Creek wildfire on the NY-NJ border is 20% contained, with resources and personnel fighting the spread amidst a risk of further escalation due to weather conditions.

A man named Kadeem Grant was fatally stabbed in the Bronx. A person of interest is in custody as police investigate. The community awaits further details and seeks to address violence in the area.

An air quality advisory is in effect for NYC and the Hudson Valley until midnight due to smoke from New Jersey wildfires affecting air quality and posing health risks.

Bronx teen Xavier Navarez was shot dead near his home; James Walker is charged. Xavier aspired to be a fashion designer, hoping to escape the tough neighborhood.