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Watchdog Calls for Reforms at New York Youth Prisons

Report cites overuse of isolation, lack of transparency at state facilities

Police Renew Investigation Into 1980 Binghamton Homicide

New York State Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest in the unsolved murder of Barry G. Marquart.

Former NYPD Sergeant Granted Bail Amid Manslaughter Appeal

Erik Duran can be released on $300,000 bail while challenging his conviction for the death of a Bronx man.

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession

21-year-old Marcus Oluwa faces up to 15 years in prison for charges related to a 2025 shooting incident.

Islanders Fundraising for Convicted Ex-NYPD Officer Sparks Outrage

The NHL team's campaign to support a former sergeant's legal defense has ignited a firestorm over accountability and the 'blue wall of silence'.

Pennsylvania Man Arrested in Chemung County on Felony Weapon Charge

Traffic stop leads to multiple violations and active warrants

New York Police Renew Decades-Old Homicide Investigation

Authorities seek public's help in identifying person of interest from 1980 composite sketch.

New York State Police Renew Decades-Old Homicide Investigation

Authorities release composite sketch of person of interest in 1980 killing of Barry Marquart

East Norwich Woman Found Dead in Long Island Sound

Brittany Kritis-Garip's body recovered after 3-week search, police say death is non-criminal

Passenger Arrested on Weapons Charges in Jamestown

Chris L. Freeney found with loaded stolen handgun after traffic stop

Man Released From Jail Leaves Freeport for Bahamas

Brian Hooker flew to Nassau with his lawyer after being questioned about his wife's disappearance.

Peru Man Charged with Felony DWI After Domestic Incident

Trevis T. Crawford, 44, arrested in Plattsburgh, New York following alleged drunk driving incident.

Teens charged after making shooting threats at Clinton Middle School

Two 13- and 14-year-old girls cited for Aggravated Threat of Mass Harm, 13-year-old boy charged with Conspiracy

12-Year-Old Missing From Amsterdam

Police searching for endangered teen who may need medical attention

Manhattan Lawyer Outlines Defense Strategies for Felony DWI Charges

Rachel Kugel details how even a single prior conviction can lead to severe penalties in New York.

Husband released without charges in wife's disappearance in the Bahamas

Brian Hooker told investigators his wife fell overboard in rough waters.