Cocaine found in UPS packages across New York City worth $900k

Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.

• Aug 19

N.J. correctional officer admits taking bribes to smuggle contraband into prison

A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.

• Aug 19

Vigil held for 15-year-old found shot to death in Bronx apartment

An emotional vigil was held Tuesday evening in the Bronx for Riley Billingslea, a 15-year-old who police say was found shot to death last week​ in a Kingsbridge Heights apartment building.

• Aug 18

Suspect in NYC synagogue violent disturbance hit with federal charges

Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue​ late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.

• Aug 19

Woman fatally stabbed inside Brooklyn park, police say

A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed repeatedly in Lincoln Terrace Park.

• Aug 18

Luigi Mangione's New York trial delayed

Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.

• Aug 17

Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury

The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.

• Aug 17

Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring

Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.

• Aug 19

Leaders condemn vandalism at Long Island mosque construction site

Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend​.

• Aug 17

Teen stabbed inside Midtown McDonald's in unprovoked attack, sources say

A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.

• Aug 17

Mother of 5 dead after shooting in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, police say

A Brooklyn mother was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning.

• Aug 17

NYPD attempts to head off potential teen takeover in Inwood

Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood​.

• Aug 16

Graphic details released on alleged violent disruption at NYC synagogue

More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.

• Aug 16

Officers shoot man who advanced on them with a knife, NYPD says

An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.

• Aug 17

Man arrested in N.J. boating crash that killed 2 kids, state police say

A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.

• Aug 15

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