Gov. Hochul signed a DOI with President Abinader to strengthen New York-Dominican Republic ties. The partnership will enhance economic, technological, disaster prep, and educational cooperation.

A dog named Chase alerted a family to a fire in their Long Beach home, enabling them to escape without injury. The fire also affected the neighboring house, leading to evacuations.

The FAA has increased mandatory service reduction to 6% at LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK due to a government shutdown, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays. The situation is exacerbated by winter weather and staffing issues.

A 17-year-old was charged with second-degree murder after a 15-year-old was fatally stabbed at a party in Syosset. The homeowner faces charges for allowing the party. The victim's father has called for witnesses to come forward.

New York defies the Trump administration order and distributes November's SNAP benefits to nearly three million residents, despite federal instructions to pause these payments amid government shutdown.

Governor Hochul visited the Dominican Republic to strengthen New York's ties with the country, focusing on economic, cultural, and climate-related collaboration.

A boiler explosion at a Bronx NYCHA complex left over 3,000 residents without cooking gas for weeks. Investigations reveal a history of compliance failures within NYCHA's infrastructure.

Zohran Mamdani's victory as NYC's first Muslim mayor draws international attention, including pride in Uganda and concern from New York's Jewish community over his stance on Israel.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to implement universal childcare for children up to five years old in NYC, alongside increasing childcare workers' wages and funding it by higher taxes for the wealthy.

Authorities are investigating after four individuals were discovered dead in a Castle Hill apartment in the Bronx. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as police work to determine what happened.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, was reelected, positioning himself against policies from New York City, with voter sentiment reflecting a preference for his traditionalist stance.

Zohran Mamdani won NYC's mayoral race, facing challenges such as party divides and Trump’s funding threats. He promotes public safety reform and housing affordability, amidst some skepticism about policy implementation.

Ex-NYPD officer Andrew Nguyen charged with multiple crimes, including bribery and narcotics trafficking, for allegedly colluding with a drug enterprise.