A Rikers guard was suspended after a detainee died, and another family sues the city over a death after release. Deficient guard practices were cited.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sued former CEO Robert G. Kramer of Emergent BioSolutions for insider trading, alleging he profited from non-public knowledge of vaccine production issues.

Mayor Mamdani appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as NYC's Chief Equity Officer to advance racial equity, with the task to create a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan.

Matthew Dundas of Petersburgh, NY, was sentenced to two years probation, 80 hours community service, and a $4,000 fine for issuing himself 105 fraudulent money orders, repaying the stolen $76,976.61 before his admission of guilt.

New York City's DCWP is suing delivery app Motoclick over alleged violations of Delivery Worker Laws and is warning other industry companies to comply with new worker protections.

Former NY Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July. His family and authorities are searching for him; his car was found in Virginia Beach.

A Rikers Island officer, an inmate, and the inmate's wife are charged with smuggling contraband into the jail, including tools, drugs, and engaging in wage theft.

New Yorkers face diverse weather this week, with snow chances and sunny days. A gale warning is issued for coastal waters. Temperatures vary, with potential snow over the weekend.

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran is on trial for manslaughter after the death of Eric Duprey, who was fatally injured when Duran allegedly threw a cooler at him during an arrest.

NY AG Letitia James sues HHS over a policy threatening to revoke funding due to definitions of sex seen as discriminatory against transgender individuals.

The NY Attorney General settled with Betar US, requiring the group to end its violent and intimidating tactics against Arab, Muslim, and Jewish residents, under threat of a $50,000 penalty for non-compliance.

A Bronx man was charged with torturing and killing a stray cat, posting images on social media. He pleaded not guilty; a court hearing is set for March 17, 2026.

Ex-NYC official Anthony Herbert indicted for bribery, fraud spanning from 2022 to 2025 involving pay-to-play schemes and a fraudulent loan application.