All Five NYC District Attorneys Unite to Demand Reforms in State's Discovery Laws
NYC district attorneys call for revisions to New York State's discovery laws, citing increases in case dismissals and public safety concerns since 2020. They support Governor Hochul's proposals for legislative adjustments.
New York AG Letitia James Leads Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over NIH Funding Cuts
NY Attorney General Letitia James and 21 attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over NIH funding cuts, claiming an illegal policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research.
New York Governor Orders Temporary Closure of Live Poultry Markets Amid Bird Flu Concerns
New York orders temporary closure of live poultry markets for cleaning due to bird flu, affecting supply and prices, while human health risk remains low.
Governor Hochul and Senator Gillibrand Alert on Impending $5.5 Billion Federal Funds Loss and Potential NY Tax Hikes
Governor Hochul and Senator Gillibrand warn of a potential $5.5 billion loss in federal education funds for New York, which could force local tax increases and impact students' welfare and learning conditions.
New York City Zoos Implement Precautions as Avian Flu Claims Bird Lives in Queens and Bronx
NYC zoos implement precautions after ducks die from avian flu, moving birds to protected areas, and monitoring the situation closely. Human risk is low, but protective measures are advised.
Bronx Teen Indicted for Second-Degree Murder and Tied to Multiple Shootings Near Courthouse and Across Borough
A Bronx teenager, Jayden Baez, has been indicted for second-degree murder and other charges related to multiple shootings, including fatally shooting a man outside the Bronx Hall of Justice.
Bronx Musician and Ambulette Driver Killed by Local Resident Charged with Second Degree Murder
Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark announced that Sharief Bodden is charged with murdering 64-year-old ambulette driver and local musician Peter Forrest. Bodden faces trial on May 16, 2025, for the January 13, 2025 killing.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Orders Temporary Closure of Live Bird Markets Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
New York Gov. Hochul has closed live bird markets due to seven avian flu cases, enforcing a sell-down, sanitization, and additional closure. No human cases have been reported, and the threat is considered low.












