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.

A Brooklyn cardiologist received 37 months in prison for a healthcare fraud scheme involving unnecessary procedures and $40 million in false claims.

A 5-year-old boy fell from a fifth-story window in Brooklyn and is undergoing surgery for a brain bleed and other injuries. He fell while retrieving toys and landed on grass, which may have lessened the impact.

Ex-Vatican chef Salvo Lo Castro opens CasaSalvo in SoHo, sharing his Sicilian culinary expertise with a democratic ethos, treating all patrons equally.

Former NYC Mayor advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new charges amid corruption probes, her lawyer confirms. She previously denied bribery and money laundering claims. Mayor Adams maintains distance from the controversy as he seeks reelection.

Skeletal remains were found near a Brooklyn cemetery by a DOT worker; police seek information and released photos of jewelry to identify the female remains.

Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief against prolonged detainee conditions at ICE's NY office, highlighting inhumane treatment and pushing for reforms.

A fifth death linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been reported, with cases reaching 108. Affected cooling towers have been cleaned, but inspections had declined.