N.Y. Today: Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel

December 6, 2025

A Drug Enforcement Administration agent wears a dark green vest with letters “D.E.A.”

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Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel

The former agent, Paul Campo, laundered money for what he thought was the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday.

By Benjamin Weiser

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tilts his lead to his left as he appears to listen to a question at a news conference held outside in the cold.

Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration.

By Dana Rubinstein, Jeffery C. Mays and Nicholas Fandos

How Has Congestion Pricing Changed Your Year?

The tolling program, decades in the making, has shown signs of being effective after a rocky rollout.

By Winnie Hu and Stefanos Chen

Chi Ossé speaks at a lectern with a crowd of people behind him holding signs.

Gen Z Councilman Ends Primary Challenge to House Democratic Leader

Chi Ossé had hoped to ride the momentum of Zohran Mamdani to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but he failed to secure the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America.

By Nicholas Fandos and Shane Goldmacher

Tekashi69, who has many visible face tattoos, wears a red quarter-zip as he leaves a federal courthouse.

For Tekashi69, Drugs and Fight Add Up to Three More Months in Prison

The rapper, who was sentenced to two years in prison after testifying for the government at a gang trial, was ordered incarcerated for probation violations.

By Colin Moynihan

Two men standing in an office in front of a window and bookshelves.

Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is.

Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

By Matthew Haag

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