A Manhattan man, Alon Riabichev, is charged with the second-degree murder of his 80-year-old neighbor, Lev Vayner, after admitting to stabbing him during a "psychotic break."

New York's Times Square introduced The Constellation Ball for New Year's Eve, featuring 5,280 Waterford crystals and LED lights, alongside a $550 million One Times Square revamp, including new attractions and the "Premium Ball Experience."

The cast of "Hamilton" performed "My Shot" in a street performance in NYC, celebrating the musical's 10th anniversary, which has won 11 Tonys and a Pulitzer Prize since 2015.

A federal jury awarded $80 million to the estate of Darryl Boyd, a wrongfully convicted member of the "Buffalo Five," which is possibly the largest U.S. wrongful conviction payout.

Bloods gang member Trendell Walker was sentenced to 30 years for the 2007 murder of 15-year-old Alvin Brothers, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

An infant was found dead, concealed in a bag under leaves at Brooklyn's Bay View Houses. No arrests have been made; cause of death is under investigation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams reported early success in reaching a health milestone with the city's life expectancy now at 83.2 years, surpassing the HealthyNYC 2030 goal.

Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of a neo-Nazi group, pleaded guilty to plotting attacks against NYC minority children, including distributing poisoned candy.

NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé is running against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for Congress, setting the stage for a Democratic Party generational and ideological clash.

Gov. Hochul and Rep. Tonko urge the Trump Administration to release $400 million in federal heating aid for 1.5 million New Yorkers facing cold homes due to bureaucratic delays.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos have reduced class sizes by over 60%, ahead of 2025-2026 goals, investing $450 million in education and creating 3,700 teacher positions.

Michail Chkhikvishvili pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes and instructing on bomb and ricin production, linked to white supremacist group violence.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition after a shooting in Manhattan, with little information on the shooter available.