News outlets reported that New Yorkers started 2026 with the NYRR Midnight Run in Central Park. Over 4,300 people, including news anchors Sam Ryan and Liz Cho, ran the 4-mile course, combining fitness and celebration with a race party and fireworks.

Zohran Mamdani became NYC's 112th mayor, vowing to improve affordability and public services. He was sworn in at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing transit revamp plans.

NYC officials briefed on the enhanced safety measures for the New Year's Eve event in Times Square, with no specific threats identified but expanded police presence and security protocols in place.

Belarusian artist Henrik Lojka created a "Snow King" sculpture from a snow pile in Brooklyn, which attracted crowds and social media attention before melting away.

A coyote was seen strolling on Central Park's frozen Turtle Pond in NYC, highlighting the park's role as a wildlife sanctuary within the urban environment.

A man shot himself in Manhattan and falsely claimed an assailant attacked him, provoking a manhunt. He's in critical but stable condition and may face weapon and false reporting charges.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a subway slashing incident in Manhattan. A 38-year-old man was injured after a verbal dispute escalated on December 20. The assailant fled and remains at large.

New York City initiatives provide holiday joy with a school-hosted toy drive and subway station giveaways, uniting communities and spreading cheer among families and children.

Delivery and truck workers in NYC manage 2 million packages daily, outpacing the myth of Santa Claus' delivery capabilities. Policies aim to improve their wages and working conditions amid the city's bustling delivery economy.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan led his final Christmas Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral before retirement, with his successor, Bishop Ronald Hicks, set to take over.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Committee features notable New Yorkers, and his transition team raised $3.7M, with a median donation of $25, indicating broad support.

New Yorkers expect chilly and volatile weather, including snow and rain, as NWS issues a hazardous weather outlook for the city and surrounding regions.

Former NYPD Lt. Richard Mack expressed outrage after protester Shaborn Banks, involved in a 2020 assault leading to Mack's injuries and retirement, was sentenced to community service instead of jail time.