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.

Brooklyn man "Spectacular" indicted for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl, facing a 27-count indictment including child sex trafficking and related crimes.

The defense for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO, claims AG Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest due to past employment ties, potentially affecting the decision to seek the death penalty.

Operation Relentless Justice led by the DOJ resulted in 293 arrests for child sexual abuse and 205 child victims rescued, involving a nationwide collaboration of law enforcement agencies.

New York City set a record by awarding $6.9 billion in contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, aiming to surpass the OneNYC goal of $25 billion by FY 2026.

Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak pleaded guilty to conducting global ransomware attacks and now faces up to 10 years in prison. His conspirator, Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, is at large with a $11 million reward for his capture.

A Brooklyn man, Billon McLeod, was found guilty of multiple charges of sexual exploitation of minors and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison.

A federal court ruling now allows Congress members to visit ICE facilities without prior notice, supporting legislative oversight and revealing persisting issues regarding detainee conditions.