NY Attorney General Letitia James visited a Brooklyn soup kitchen amid SNAP delays during a federal shutdown, as legal challenges seek to restore funding.

NYC jails and NY state prisons report surges in violence and suffer from staff shortages, with Rikers Island having federal oversight due to disorder.

The National Weather Service forecasts a classic fall week for New York City, with partly sunny days, occasional rain, and highs around 60°F, including windy conditions today.

An intense storm in NYC caused flash flooding, leading to the deaths of two men in Brooklyn and Washington Heights during separate basement incidents.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads in polls over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, especially among young and Black voters. However, the race may still see shifts before Election Day.

New York and other states plan emergency measures as SNAP benefits face potential delays, impacting millions and prompting states to use surplus funds to avoid a food crisis.

New York City is at risk of a school bus service disruption due to a contract dispute, potentially affecting 150,000 students. Negotiations continue, with a partial agreement reached.

An Israeli tourist was assaulted in Midtown, NYC, sustaining injuries and brain bleeding after being questioned about his religion and punched by a stranger. No arrests have been made.

Charlie Pigott displays a giant 1,000-pound pumpkin in Brooklyn as part of a decade-long Halloween tradition, attracting community attention and celebrating the historical and cultural significance of pumpkins.

A subway incident on Manhattan's Upper East Side caused delays and disrupted service after a 6 train hit metal and sparked a fire. Passengers were evacuated and services slowly resumed.

NYPD seeks four men for a Brooklyn assault and robbery on a 17-year-old. Descriptions of the suspects have been released; the public is urged to provide any information.

NYC implements a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and scooters to enhance street safety, sparking mixed reactions and skepticism about enforcement effectiveness.

The AFT collaborates with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to train teachers in AI, funded by a $23 million investment, to integrate AI into education without replacing educators.