NYC prosecutors face hurdles in crackdown on crimes involving crypto

Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.

• Jun 30

"Open-air drug markets" continue to plague the Bronx, leaders say

Bronx leaders are asking New York City and the state to crack down on what they're calling "open-air drug markets."

• Jan 13, 2025

Families who lost loved ones to drug overdoses hold vigil in Kearny, N.J.

The AG says more than 1,500 people died from drug-related overdoses in the state between Jan. 1 and July 31.

• Aug 24, 2023

FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale

In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.

• Mar 29, 2023

Nonprofit street outreach team out to help troubled parts of Chelsea

We first told you about the problems over the summer​. Now, we're revisiting the area with social workers.

• Feb 20, 2023

Ex-heavyweight boxer charged with trafficking over $1 billion of cocaine

Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.

• Nov 1, 2022

Yonkers police announce major drug bust

Police say more than a dozen suspects have been arrested on drug charges.

• Jun 15, 2022

Suffolk police announce series of drug busts

Police say they were able to get 1,000 grams of cocaine, more than 650 grams of fentanyl and eight illegal guns off the street as part of nine targeted narcotics investigations.

• Mar 16, 2022

Report Says New Jersey Has Spent Nearly $12 Billion On Drug Arrests, Prosecutions, Incarcerations Since 2010

Despite the billions spent, the report shows the number of overdose deaths has skyrocketed for whites, Blacks and Hispanics.

• Jun 17, 2021

Jay Z: The War On Drugs Is An 'Epic Fail'

The four-minute clip posted online by The New York Times Opinion section on Thursday features Jay Z -- also known as Shawn Carter -- narrating over artist Molly Crabapple's illustrations.

• Sep 15, 2016

Kids On Drugs? Take Them To Police For Help, Bergen Prosecutor Says

Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli is putting out the word if parents sense their children are on drugs, they should bring them to a police department.

• May 1, 2014

Cory Booker Calls For End To Minimum Drug Sentences

Saying it's obvious the war on drugs has not worked, Newark Mayor Cory Booker called Wednesday for an end to minimum sentencing for low-level drug offenders.

• Aug 28, 2013

2 Charged In New York With Attempt To Assassinate Saudi Ambassador

Manssor Arbabsiar, a 56-year-old U.S. citizen who also holds an Iranian passport, was charged along with Gholam Shakuri, whom authorities said was a Quds Force member.

• Oct 11, 2011