Reports indicate NYC special education spending increases amid allegations of fraud and reimbursement abuse for private services, raising legal concerns and highlighting system flaws.

TWU Local 100 President Richard Davis resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, with the union citing health reasons. Internal charges have been initiated, with John V. Chiarello to oversee operations until a new election.

NYC proposes rezoning Midtown for 10,000 new apartments, including affordable units, to address the housing crisis and rejuvenate the area post-pandemic. Critics question its benefits for low-income residents.

Jason Sargeant was indicted on charges including attempted murder after a violent, unprovoked attack in Grand Central Subway Station on Christmas Eve.

New York City secures $48 million to replace benefits for 95,000 households affected by electronic theft, as Mayor Adams recalls the personal significance of the issue.

Brian Dowling pleads guilty to fatally stabbing activist Ryan Carson in a case resolved by Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez; sentencing is set for February 19, 2025.

Darnell Jackson, 39, was indicted for second-degree murder and weapon possession after fatally slashing a 72-year-old man in Harlem on New Year's Day.

Murray Hill's Abbey Tavern closed after failing to agree on rent, surprising patrons before a major sports game. The bar, open since 1963, had been a community staple.

NYC's Department of Education will not renew leases for several daycare programs, leaving families and communities concerned about early childhood education.

NYPD seeks suspects in robberies targeting elderly women in Manhattan, offering a $3,500 reward for information.

The Sicknick family condemns Trump's pardon of January 6th offenders, calling it a "betrayal of decency," while officials and politicians react with dismay to the controversial decision.

NJ Governor Murphy opposes NY's congestion pricing plan and has asked President Trump to intervene, despite a federal judge denying NJ's legal challenge to pause the initiative.

The Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, known for serving celebrities, celebrated its 125th anniversary and underwent a $20 million renovation to update its facilities while preserving privacy for grieving families.