Upstate New York is recovering from a heavy snowfall, with some areas seeing up to 45 inches. Gov. Hochul has deployed resources to assist. Meanwhile, New York City expects milder weather, with possible showers midweek.

Black Friday drew shoppers to NY and NJ stores, with retailers hoping the day would gauge holiday sales trends and enticing people with deals despite the massive shift to online shopping.

NYC is experiencing a "bagel boom," with shops like PopUp Bagels expanding rapidly and integrating quality and innovation, while bagel rollers gain fame, reflecting the city's diverse culinary scene.

NYC restaurants must remove their outdoor dining sheds by Friday to comply with the new "Dining Out NYC" program or face fines, reshaping the pandemic dining scene before the holiday season.

Off-Broadway shows are thriving by offering innovative and unorthodox theatrical experiences, drawing in audiences despite Broadway's increase in attendance and $860 million in revenue.

A NYCHA worker was charged with reckless endangerment and assault after a multi-car crash in Brooklyn and leaving the scene, where a pregnant woman was among the victims.

The NWS forecasts a rainy start to Thanksgiving in NYC, with clearing skies and a sunny, colder weekend ahead.

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC for "medical negligence" at Rikers Island, claiming inadequate medical care despite serious health issues. He seeks $5 million in damages for what his lawyer calls "cruel and unusual punishment."

Blue Man Group will end its over 30-year run in NYC on February 2, 2025. The show is known for its silent, blue-painted performers and has been seen by over 50 million people worldwide.

The FDNY is intensifying its response to lithium-ion battery fires, with these batteries causing 171 fires and 59 injuries in 2024. Counterfeit batteries remain a challenge.

Rain hit NYC early today with similar conditions across boroughs, and clear skies are expected tonight. Thanksgiving could see more rain, affecting holiday plans.

One person was killed and a teenager was injured in a shooting in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the suspect.

The last meat market in Manhattan's Meatpacking District is closing, as area gentrifies, symbolizing the district's shift from its butchery roots to upscale boutiques and restaurants.