Starting January 1, New York and New Jersey will raise their minimum wages to $16.50 and $15.49 respectively, as part of ongoing efforts to match the cost of living.

NYC's Department of Sanitation encourages residents to responsibly recycle their Christmas trees, advocating for curbside composting and participation in the city's Mulchfest event.

New York City saw over 3,100 new restaurants open from January to September 2024, with notable chefs introducing unique culinary concepts to the vibrant dining scene.

A firefighter and a resident were injured in a fire that broke out in a Greenpoint apartment building on Christmas Eve. The fire started before 4:30 a.m. and was contained within an hour.

A suspect is in custody after two random slashings at Grand Central-42nd Street Station on Christmas Eve, with both victims being in stable condition.

A NYC judge refused to halt the city's congestion pricing plan, allowing tolling in Manhattan to begin as scheduled, despite ongoing legal challenges.

Luigi Mangione faces terrorism and murder charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. He may receive the death penalty federally despite New York not having such a statute. His motives allegedly targeted the US healthcare system.

Snow showers are forecasted for NYC boroughs, with a 40-50% chance of winter weather and temperatures around 28-30 degrees at night. No hazardous weather is expected.

A man was violently attacked and slashed in the face at Brooklyn's York Street F train station late Friday night. His condition is stable; no arrests have been made.

A car drove into a crowd at a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring 200. The Saudi driver is held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Police arrested 34-year-old Joshua Joshi for a 2023 Brooklyn hit-and-run that killed a 72-year-old woman. He faces several charges, including criminally negligent homicide.

New York AG Letitia James announces the OSI's investigation into an inmate's death at Marcy Correctional Facility, with plans to release the related video.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather today for New York boroughs with chilly winds; snow chances rise Monday night through Tuesday. Christmas forecast is sunny with low 40s temps. No severe weather expected.