A fire injured 12 in Brooklyn, including residents, firefighters, and NYPD officers; the FDNY contained the blaze, with the cause under investigation.

New York maintains high vaccination rates due to strict school immunization policies as students return to school, with city health services emphasizing regular checkups and flu vaccinations.

Central Park's "Furever Tree," a pet memorial, was removed due to damage from environmental stress and decorations, with new memorial options considered.

The New York boroughs are set for a stable, clear week with mid-70s to 80-degree days and cooler nights, with some rain possible towards the week's end.

An accident near New York City's Lincoln Tunnel caused substantial delays during the morning commute, with lane closures and traffic that backed up to the New Jersey Turnpike.

New Yorkers can expect partly sunny skies and mild temperatures with highs around 78-79 degrees and lows in the mid-60s, with light winds shifting southward.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board announced a schedule for upcoming political debates to enhance voter information, with mayoral debates on October 16 and 22, and public advocate and comptroller debates on October 9 and 14, respectively.

A Manhattan apartment complex offers $0 rent for some tenants through NYC Housing Connect, focusing on seniors 62+ with no income. Amenities are included, and the lottery closes on Oct. 27.

Gov. Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Tisch oppose federal deployment of the National Guard in NYC, asserting local strategies and policing are effectively reducing crime, while President Trump is considering such an action for urban safety.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of sunshine and potential showers for New York, with highs in the low 80s and a chance of rain increasing toward the weekend. No significant hazardous weather is expected.

Zohran Mamdani leads the NYC mayoral fundraising effort, with over $1 million raised and a strong average donation size from a broad donor base, outpacing competitors including Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Eric Adams.

A bus crash on the New York State Thruway resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries; the cause is under investigation by the NTSB. The driver has not been charged.

Teacher's aide at a Bronx school, Alejandro F. Santos, charged with child pornography offenses after being arrested with explicit images on his phone post-Dominican Republic trip.