Michael E. Conner was convicted of 22 counts of wire fraud and two tax misdemeanors, defrauding investors of over $6M and failing to file tax returns.

James Toback was ordered to pay $1.68 billion to 40 women for sexual abuse allegations. The jury award is one of the largest in New York and #MeToo history.

A judge has allowed the "Central Park Five's" defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump to proceed, relating to his comments on their wrongful conviction case.

NYC's new mandatory composting policy is facing opposition from City Council members who seek to eliminate fines and make participation voluntary due to perceived failures and burdens.

New York AG Letitia James leads a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for blocking access to federal education funds meant to assist with COVID-19 impacts.

Three men from the Bronx face Attempted Murder charges after a gunfight on East Tremont Avenue. They are indicted for turning an argument into a shootout, endangering bystanders.

The National Weather Service predicts a rainy weekend for NYC boroughs with a 90% chance of rain and temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s, but no severe weather is expected.

NY health officials delay the $9 billion CDPAP overhaul after advocacy pressure, amid lawsuits over an alleged rigged bidding process favoring Public Partnerships LLC.

The NYPD's Quality of Life Division aims to address daily non-emergency issues in NYC, like noise and illegal parking, to improve community relations and well-being.

Maria Fraterrigo, an 81-year-old grandmother, returned to NYC with her support parrot after Frontier Airlines initially barred the bird from their flight home from Puerto Rico.

New Yorkers rally at City Hall against ICE's proposed return to Rikers Island, while City Council Speaker considers legal action against Mayor over sanctuary law violations.

An audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander shows over 80% of schools with asbestos missed required inspections, exposing students and staff to health risks.

Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, contesting the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act and emphasizing due process rights.