A University of Rochester PhD student was arrested in Atlanta and federally charged with child‑pornography and enticement of a minor, prosecutors say.

A 35-year-old man was killed Saturday night on Webster Avenue in Norwood. Police say he was rushed to St. Barnabas and pronounced dead; no arrests yet.

A former NYCHA employee was indicted in the Bronx after prosecutors say he ran a housing scam that took more than $20,000 from tenants.

An appeals court has temporarily blocked enforcement of New York's ban on R‑404A and R‑507A, pausing a rule industry warns could strain grocery supply chains. The order buys time while judges weigh a request for a preliminary injunction.

Gov. Kathy Hochul touted a new labor analysis saying New York leads the nation on pay equity; the state's public update shows narrower gains and big disparities by race.

Terrance “T.A.” Dixon has removed sex‑abuse allegations from his $20M federal suit against Bronx‑born rapper Fat Joe, refocusing the case on pay and royalties. Court filings and local reporting show the change.

Officer shortfalls are stretching New York police departments — Rochester says it needs about 100 officers — and agencies are trying teen academies, residency waivers and other fixes.

Tenants at 1420 Clay Ave say they’re still displaced months after a November fire, accusing the landlord of silence as city agencies are asked to inspect the damage.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted photos after shots were fired near Butler Place and Zerega Avenue; three people are now wanted in connection with reckless endangerment.

A 29‑year‑old Bronx man fled custody from the Brewster barracks Friday afternoon; police launched a manhunt and say there is no known public threat.

Over 100 advocates rallied at City Hall in the rain, demanding at least 1% of the city budget for parks to shore up staffing and maintenance.

An 18-year-old passenger fought back on a Bronx No. 2 train, stabbing a would-be robber five times after being slashed and robbed of his phone. Police are investigating.

A 21-year-old man, identified as Assam Alshaif, was found fatally shot near Jerome and Bainbridge in the Bronx. Police say the case remains under investigation.