Today’s news
Podiatrist Sentenced for Tampering with Evidence in Second Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Wife
Rockland County prosecutors say the case highlights their commitment to combating domestic violence

New York’s Citizen’s Arrest Laws Come with Risks
Knowing the limits of citizen’s arrests in New York can help avoid legal trouble.
Bizarre Google Search by Epstein's Prison Guard Before His Death Revealed
FBI records show guard Tova Noel searched for 'latest on Epstein in jail' just an hour before he was found dead.
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Mar. 7, 2026
Epstein Guard Googled Him Right Before His Death
Newly released DOJ documents reveal correctional officer's online searches minutes before Epstein's death
Mar. 3, 2026
New York's Grisly Quest for the 'Most Humane' Execution Method
The state once appointed a commission to evaluate every possible way to execute a person, which they did in disturbing detail.
Mar. 3, 2026
Oswego County Sheriff's Office Arrests Multiple Individuals in February 2026
Charges include bench warrants, criminal trespass, petit larceny, and drug possession
Mar. 2, 2026
Farmingville Teen Missing Since November Found Unharmed
Suffolk police say the 17-year-old was located on February 26th.
Mar. 1, 2026
Buffalo Public Schools Releases Investigation Results After Abuse Allegations
Report finds systemic challenges but no evidence of intentional cover-ups
Feb. 28, 2026
Man Arrested for Driving with 34 License Suspensions in Jamestown
Jamestown police stop driver with extensive history of license suspensions
Feb. 28, 2026
Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Penn Yan
Robert H. Wood II faces criminal contempt and other charges after traffic stop
Feb. 28, 2026
North Tonawanda Man Indicted on Weapons Charges
Alexx J. Boehringer faces multiple felonies after domestic assault investigation
Feb. 28, 2026
Feds Won't Fight Dismissal of Death Penalty Charges Against Mangione
Prosecutors will not appeal judge's order to drop two capital counts against accused healthcare CEO killer
Feb. 28, 2026
Luigi Mangione Avoids Federal Death Penalty
Federal prosecutors decline to appeal judge's ruling that spares Mangione from execution.
Feb. 28, 2026
Mangione Avoids Death Penalty Risk as US Won't Fight Ruling
Prosecutors can still pursue federal stalking charges against Mangione for killing UnitedHealth executive.
Feb. 27, 2026
Convicted JFK stowaway arrested again at Newark Airport
Svetlana Dali allegedly slipped past security and boarded a United flight to Milan
Feb. 27, 2026
Custodian Arrested for Gun Possession at Middletown High School
Police found a loaded handgun in the employee's vehicle during a late-night traffic stop on school grounds.
Feb. 27, 2026
Convicted stowaway arrested again after alleged ticketless flight to Italy
Svetlana Dali, who was previously convicted of stowing away on a flight to Paris, is accused of sneaking onto a flight from Newark to Milan.
Feb. 26, 2026
Weinstein Hires New Legal Team for Third NY Trial
Disgraced producer brings on attorneys from Agnifilo Intrater as he prepares for upcoming rape case
Feb. 26, 2026
Convicted Stowaway Arrested Again After Alleged Ticketless Flight to Italy
Svetlana Dali, who was previously convicted for stowing away on a flight to Paris, was taken into custody at Milan's Malpensa Airport.
Feb. 25, 2026
Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against Photographer Alexa Wilkinson
Prosecutors dismissed case after investigation into social media posts and protest coverage, sparking questions about press freedom.
Feb. 25, 2026
Angel Marie Thompson indicted on 80 counts in Fulton County cold case murder
Charges include malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealing a death, fraud, and identity theft
Feb. 24, 2026
Renss Lens Cops and Courts: Crime Recap Covers Hit-and-Run, Animal Abuse, and Kidnapping
From sentencings to convictions, a roundup of recent criminal cases in the Rensselaer County area.
Feb. 24, 2026
Pair Charged with Contempt for Violating Orders of Protection
Shantel M. Yaw and Michael J. Yaw accused of contacting protected persons while incarcerated