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Homeland Security Investigations agents are looking to seize two apartments belonging to a Russian oligarch. Jonathan Dienst reports.

The Justice Department’s “Operation KleptoCapture” is seeking to seize luxury real-estate in the Hamptons, New York City and Miami Beach valued at $75 million and belonging to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, court documents show.

A consumer may win a dispute about a charge with a credit card company, but the merchant can still try to collect. Here’s what to know.

The family of the first victim who died after Atria Senior Living staff accidentally served caustic cleaning chemical to dementia residents filed a lawsuit against the company Thursday.

Despite the loss of life and property, as well as frequent flash floods, the state of New York does not consider Hollis, Queens, to be “disadvantaged” for the purposes of determining who should be prioritized for climate change financial aid

NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso investigates why climate change dollars might be withheld from neighborhoods wrecked by floods.

Today federal agents searched two properties linked to a close ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Jonathan Dienst reports.

Federal agents were seen carrying out boxes from a Park Avenue apartment belonging to a Russian billionaire oligarch, who recently had his yacht seized and the U.S. believes has significant ties to Vladimir Putin.. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Federal agents were seen searching a Park Avenue high-rise and a Southhampton estate Thursday connected to a Russian oligarch who recently had his yacht seized, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Viktor Vekselberg, a billionaire and close Vladimir Putin ally, had his superyacht seized off the coast of Italy in early April in the first U.S. sanction-related seizure stemming from the Ukraine crisis.

A sprawling human trafficking investigation may have ensnared hundreds of women in Westchester County and parts of New York City, and investigators are asking potential victims to come forward now that they’ve arrested the alleged ringleader — a woman who may have used the business name “Chicas Express,” the FBI and local law enforcement partners announced Tuesday. According to an…

The discovery of a 75-year-old man dead in a chair in a Brooklyn apartment where canisters with biohazard labels, schematics and other potentially alarming drawings were also found has prompted a full-scale investigation as a precaution, law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the case and NYPD officials confirmed Thursday. Police conducting a wellness check at a second-floor apartment on…

The discovery of a 75-year-old man dead in a chair in a Brooklyn apartment where canisters with biohazard labels, schematics and other potentially alarming drawings were also found has prompted a full-scale investigation as a precaution, law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the case and NYPD officials confirmed Thursday.

Goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Morkies – mixed dog breeds are hugely popular these days. But finding a local breeder can be challenging. That’s why some eager pet owners start looking online. But our I-Team has a warning before you do. 

A federal corrections officer who worked at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles has agreed to plead guilty to allegations he raped a female inmate who was in an isolation cell while recovering from COVID.

Merrick Garland spoke after authorities seized a yacht from a Russian oligarch in Spain.

The Biden administration is ordering new sanctions against Russian oligarchs and others in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle as Russian forces pummel Ukraine, but here’s why it’s not easy to put those sanctions into action. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he plans to stop recommending jail time for many crimes — and other nonviolent misdemeanors won’t be prosecuted at all. Jonathan Dienst reports.

Famed pop artist Peter Max’s family is locked in a fierce battle over his guardianship. Sarah Wallace reports.