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Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Feb 14.

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AGs take action to protect private American information in lawsuit against Trump administration

Posted on February 14, 2025

Three people were arrested for defrauding an emergency housing program in NYC.

Courts

Three arrested for defrauding New York City emergency housing program during COVID pandemic

Posted on February 13, 2025

Steve Bannon holding up newspaper

Steve Bannon pleads guilty felony to online fraud in ‘Build the Wall’ fundraiser, wants his political enemies investigated

Posted on February 11, 2025

Suspect in string of Manhattan drug-induced robberies

Trio convicted in 2022 Manhattan string of drug-induced robberies that killed two men

Posted on February 10, 2025

A police officer at a shooting scene

Bronx

Suspect charged for shooting Bronx man to death over parking spot

Posted on February 10, 2025

Suspect in Manhattan subway stabbing

Manhattan subway stabbing stemmed from fight between homeless men over blanket: DA

Posted on February 6, 2025

Brooklyn gang shooting takedown

Brooklyn

Gangs of Brooklyn: 14 reputed members indicted for rash of shootings that terrorized borough

Posted on February 5, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn contractor allegedly used couple’s renovation money for luxury purchases

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Migrant pleads guilty in infamous Times Square brawl that left cops injured

Posted on February 3, 2025

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks about recidivists

Courts

NYPD Commissioner Tisch pushes to change discovery law to keep recidivists behind bars, rails against DAs for lack of prosecution

Posted on January 30, 2025

Tren de Aragua gang member indicted for gun running

Queens

A history of violence: 10 Tren de Aragua gun runners indicted in Queens firearm and drug bust

Posted on January 29, 2025

The unhinged man who allegedly went on a slashing spree inside of Grand Central Station on Christmas Eve was indicted on Thursday afternoon.

Courts

Suspect in Christmas Eve slashing spree at Grand Central indicted for rampage

Posted on January 23, 2025

Jaia Cruz, accused of fatally stabbing a postal worker in Harlem earlier this month, pleaded not guilty during a chaotic Thursday court hearing that saw some audience members ejected as emotions ran high.

Harlem deli stabbing: Self-defense claim shocks court as transgender woman indicted for postal worker’s murder

Posted on January 23, 2025

suspect who slashed upper west side tourist

Suspect who allegedly slashed Upper West Side tourist last year indicted for attempted murder

Posted on January 21, 2025

The lawsuit alleges that 1StopBedrooms charged exorbitant cancellation fees, falsely promoted “hassle-free” 30-day returns, and failed to provide refunds or exchanges for damaged products.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn-based furniture store 1StopBedrooms sued by AG James over alleged consumer fraud

A Bronx P.E. was arrested at an elementary school for children with autism for allegedly exposing himself to students.

Bronx Times

Bronx elementary school teacher arrested for allegedly exposing himself to students

alleged street gang member in gun trafficking bust

Migrant gun runners: Alleged high-ranking street gang member among three charged in Manhattan for firearms trafficking

Posted on January 15, 2025

Shooting at Tompkins Square Park

Courts

Tompkins Square Park shooting suspect pleads guilty to gunfire that left two people wounded

Posted on January 14, 2025

Suspect in Bronx teen stabbing

Bronx

Suspect who stabbed Bronx teen dead tells court the devil made him do it: ‘I’m with Satan!’

Posted on January 12, 2025

Queens Post

Four men indicted for attacking a homeless 7 train passenger in Woodside last month: DA

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn borough prez candidate’s campaign treasurer pleads guilty in $400K fraud scheme

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, appeared before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun on Jan, 7 on murder charges for a brutal killing that shocked the city. Zapeta-Calil is accused of using a lighter to set Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire on Dec. 22 as she slept aboard a Coney Island F train.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn subway arson murder: Suspect in horrific F train killing of homeless woman arraigned on first-degree murder indictment

Posted on January 7, 2025

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

Courts

Man in Manhattan indicted for slashing ex-girlfriend, shoving her into train tracks in front of her children

Posted on January 2, 2025

Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

Politics

Ex-NYPD top uniformed cop Maddrey’s home raided by federal agents: Commissioner Tisch

Posted on January 2, 2025

Alleged Brooklyn subway arsonist in court

Brooklyn

Alleged Brooklyn subway arsonist who burned woman alive tried to fan deadly flames throughout train: DA

Posted on December 24, 2024

Luigi Mangione, the alleged Midtown assassin accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in front of a hotel earlier this month, appeared in Supreme Court Monday where he pleaded not guilty murder charges.

MIDTOWN ASSASSIN: Suspect Luigi Mangione pleads ‘not guilty,’ sees legion of fans outside of Manhattan court

Posted on December 23, 2024

The man who allegedly went on a stabbing spree throughout Manhattan last month, killing three New Yorkers in random attacks, was indicted Thursday.

Suspect in Manhattan stabbing spree that left three people dead indicted

Posted on December 19, 2024

Alleged Midtown Assassin Luigi Mangione surrounded by police

MIDTOWN ASSASSIN: Feds charge suspect Luigi Mangione in CEO’s murder; could face death penalty if convicted

Posted on December 19, 2024

Breon Peace is resigning as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

Brooklyn

‘Honor of a lifetime’: U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announces resignation ahead of Trump inaugural

Posted on December 18, 2024

Suspected Midtown assassin Luigi Mangione

MIDTOWN ASSASSIN: Luigi Mangione indicted for allegedly executing health insurance CEO outside hotel

Posted on December 17, 2024

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Bronx

A doggone shame? NYC pet shop owners say statewide puppy/‌kitten sales ban is forcing them out of business

Posted on December 12, 2024

Daniel Penny leaving Manhattan court

Daniel Penny acquitted in choking death of subway performer Jordan Neely

Posted on December 9, 2024

Suspects who allegedly vandalized an F train Brooklyn.

Vandals plastered Brooklyn F train with protest posters possibly tied to Daniel Penny trial and Jordan Neely’s death

Posted on December 9, 2024

Jury in Daniel Penny in a deadlock. Deliberations to continue.

Daniel Penny trial: Jury to resume deliberations Monday after deadlocking on dropped manslaughter charge

Posted on December 8, 2024

Daniel Penny trial

Courts

Daniel Penny trial: No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in case of Marine vet who choked Jordan Neely to death

Posted on December 5, 2024

Guns, parts, and ammunition Seized from Moore’s apartment.

Courts

Harlem man indicted for selling guns to undercover cop: DA

Posted on December 4, 2024

a building

Courts

Funding debate looms over effort to reduce overwhelming Family Court caseloads

Posted on December 3, 2024

Daniel Penny with lawyers at court during jury deliberations

Courts

Daniel Penny trial: Jury weighs fate of Marine accused of intentionally killing subway performer Jordan Neely

Posted on December 3, 2024

Queens gunman convicted of attempted murder of cop

Queens

Justice served: Convicted Queens gunman gets 39 years in prison for shooting cop in cold-blooded attempted murder

Posted on December 2, 2024

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

Fighting gun violence through prevention: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to award $300,000 to groups helping youth access arts

Posted on December 2, 2024

Manhattan County Clerk Milton Tingling

Law

Under Manhattan County Clerk Milton Tingling, tradition meets tech

Posted on December 1, 2024

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams

Politics

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, currently leading prosecution of Mayor Adams, resigning post ahead of replacement by Trump

Posted on November 25, 2024

Slain robbery suspect in Queens shootout with cops

Queens

Queens shootout: Slain robbery suspect who shot cop had violent rap sheet four decades long

Posted on November 20, 2024

brooklyn supreme court

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Public Library offers Kings County jurors full access to e-books, digital media

Ramon Rivera

Courts

Manhattan stabbing spree: More grim details of rampage emerge as suspected killer arraigned on first-degree murder

Posted on November 19, 2024

Anas Saleh appeared in a Lower Manhattan court Tuesday where a judge dismissed the charges of coercion and attempted coercion, citing a lack of facial recognition evidence.

Judge dismisses coercion charges against anti-Israel protester who ordered ‘Zionists’ to get out of subway car

Posted on November 19, 2024

Mayor Adams reacts to Manhattan stabbing spree

Manhattan stabbing spree: Mayor Adams says justice system ‘continues to fail’ after learning suspect is career criminal

Posted on November 18, 2024

Police respond to teenage shooting in nyc

Courts

Why are so many teens being shot to death in New York City? NYPD blames legal loopholes

Posted on November 17, 2024

More from around NYC

Bronx housing lottery opens for 67 units in Morris Heights, with some rent-free apartments

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MTA to launch Queens Bus Network Redesign in two phases, starting June 29

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BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Feb. 21-23

Governor Kathy Hochul.

LGBTQ clubs call on Hochul and state leaders to increase support for trans wellness fund, HIV/AIDS initiatives