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Riley Billingslea’s mother, Ketrice Riley, says she is outraged that her son's suspected killer may soon be released on bail from custody.

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Family of Brooklyn teen shot dead in the Bronx this summer fear his suspected killer may soon walk free

NYC family courts have revised their drug testing policy following a lawsuit by the Bronx Defenders that argued that the policy was "unconstitutional."

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NYC family court revises drug testing policy after Bronx Defenders lawsuit

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Kaitlynn Berman who was stabbed 22 times says she is in a living hell as the legal process surrounding her case stretches on without end and Christopher Joseph allegedly responsible for her attack remains on the street.

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22 stab wounds, zero justice? Bronx mother left in limbo as man accused of nearly killing her to walk free

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Breaking

Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch dismantle major drug trafficking ring operating out of The Hub

By Beyonce Thomas-Reynoso Conversation…

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Bronx man charged in three Fentanyl deaths, including a 12-year-old boy

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

Dean Moses of amNewYork captured this image in August 2025 of a family separation by ICE agents at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. It was part of his year-long coverage of immigration enforcement at the facility, and its impact on families.

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Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani announces $2.17 million court judgment against notorious South Bronx landlord Seth Miller

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Gateway Tunnel work site

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Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project

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Widow sues Country Club nursing home, alleging neglect led to 85-year-old’s death

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Opinion

Opinion | When courtrooms undermine public defenders, everyone suffers

By Orayne Williams Conversation…

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Parents lead change in the Bronx child welfare system through local nonprofit RISE

By Chelsea Alim and Sofie Kato Conversation…

First responder lights at crime scene

Federal prosecutors charge 27 people in Bronx murders, sex trafficking cases

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

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Bronx patient sues rehab center Odyssey House for alleged sexual abuse

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Contractor suspended following Burnside Avenue demollition collapse

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

NYPD officer standing trial for murder

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NYPD on trial: Sergeant accused of murdering man in the Bronx with cooler is first cop prosecuted in more than a decade

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Politics

‘Justice came — but fear remains’ Maduro’s capture sparks mixed emotions among Venezuelans in New York

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Not Your Usual Light Show: Winter Lantern Festival Comes to Queens County Farm

City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Shekar Krishnan at an April press conference. The lawmakers sent a letter to Google on Nov. 12 demanding answers about its planned changes to AI access in public schools.

Google’s AI push could put NYC students’ search access at risk, Council leaders warn

Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua’s prime minister says US made him change Cuba vote

Kate Barry (right) and her brother, Dan Barry (left), are working together on "Kate, Allie, and the ‘86 Mets," which had a limited run in New York this month.

‘Kate, Allie, and the ‘86 Mets’ invites audience to connect the dots