Investigations

Combs’ arrest was announced by his defense attorney after the hip-hop star was taken away in handcuffs at a midtown hotel by Homeland Security Investigations agents. Combs is expected to appear in federal court in lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon amid a sex trafficking-related federal criminal investigation. NBC New York’s Jonathan Die...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be searching for new legal counsel, after the sudden resignations of his top legal adviser, Lisa Zornberg. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a hip-hop kingmaker and three-time Grammy winner, was arrested in New York City on Monday by federal authorities in New York City, according to his attorney.

A Coney Island bar owner said he was told his problems with the NYPD could be resolved if he hired and paid the police commissioner’s brother. The bar owner alleged it was a worker in the mayor’s office who allegedly tried to help arrange the deal.  “I felt it was like I got an ultimatum. It’s like either you gonna get...

A Brooklyn bar owner tells the News 4 I-Team he was told his problems with NYPD over noise complaints could go away if he paid a fee to former Police Commissioner Edward Caban’s brother. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Mayor Eric Adams is standing by several members of his inner circle and the NYPD commissioner, who had their phones seized this week in connection with federal corruption investigations. Jonathan Dienst spoke one-on-one with the mayor, who is not voicing concern about the cloud hovering over City Hall. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports....

A Brooklyn gun suspect, who took off on foot when detectives approached, has notified the NYPD he intends to sue the department for $200 million after an unmarked police vehicle chased him down and left him with a traumatic brain injury.

The FBI and New York City’s Department of Investigation searched the homes of two senior officials in the administration of Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday, according to two city officials familiar with the matter.

Sarah Wallace reporting on new details about J6 awards gala in Bedminster. 

Sarah Wallace reporting on accusations of discrimination at a real estate firm. 

An antisemitic rant during a sermon at a Rockland County mosque set off a firestorm of outrage after the sermon was posted online. NBC New York’s Sarah Wallace reports.

George Santos is now admitting to being a liar and conman, pleading guilty to two counts in federal court — though prosecutors say he admitted to all of the 23 criminal schemes he was originally charged with. For Santos, it ended like it began: With a circus-like atmosphere for the lying, stealing ex-congressman. NBC New York’s Jonathan Diens...

The I-Team reveals new video being released in the heartbreaking, unsolved murder of a 12-year-old boy in Brooklyn from two years ago. News 4’s Sarah Wallace reports.