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District Attorney Alvin Bragg said a delay to Trump's criminal trial would give time to review recently received files, a filing states.
Zhi Alan Cheng, 34, now faces sexual abuse charges linked to eight women, and prosecutors said there could be more victims.
Jose Barcia, 52, fatally ran over Bayron Palomino Arroyo, 8, Wednesday in front of the boy's mother, police said.
Enjoy the sun before rain ruins the fun.
Developments on library branches could help the housing crisis, said Council Speaker Adrienne Adams during her State of the City address.
The greenway along an abandoned rail line — dubbed the QueensWay — locked down a major federal grant, officials said.
The decline is the first since 2022, and signals a competitive spring scramble for apartments, according to a new StreetEasy study.
Weekends will be cut for most city libraries if Mayor Eric Adams' $58.3 million in cuts aren't reversed, officials warned.
The first day of a multi-agency crackdown ended with 73 cars impounded, 282 summonses and eight arrests, authorities said.
"They had to take that necessary action," Mayor Eric Adams said of NYPD cops who used a stun gun on a man in a Queens migrant shelter.
Only a few New York City hospitals were among the 444 nationwide on new Healthgrades rankings.
Djamshed Nematov, 46, died in a hail of NYPD gunfire after officials said he charged at cops with a knife last week.
Just five years ago, LaGuardia ranked as the worst North American airport. No longer.
A judge ordered Daniel Ohebshalom held in jail for 60 days, or until he fixes problems with lead paint, rodents and more in two buildings.
Corey Elder, 43, faces animal cruelty charges after authorities seized 13 emaciated dogs and cats found stuffed in filthy tiny cages.
If New Yorkers aren't blown away Monday, they're in for sunny, spring-like weather this week.
GrowNYC filed a layoff notice for 60 workers, as advocates warn the city's curbside composting shift could leave old programs in the dirt.
Rattlesnakes also slithered into this week's food news.
The man, 26, remained in critical condition after the early Friday shooting inside the studio where Madonna, Blondie and more rehearsed.
Prepare for a rainy Saturday and Sunday, even if the predicted snow doesn't fall.
