Muhammad Asif Hafeez pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to import illegal drugs into the U.S., following extradition from the U.K.

DA Alvin Bragg faces no clear challenger for re-election amidst controversy, while Trump seeks to overturn a Manhattan conviction following his re-election.

Cardinal Dolan blessed food donations on the World Day of the Poor, supporting New York's needy, with Catholic Charities set to distribute thousands of meals.

Alfred Soto was stabbed to death protecting his neighbor's daughter from a home invasion on the Upper West Side.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sunny days and potential showers for New York City, with temperature fluctuations and warnings for rapid fire spread and minor coastal flooding.

A fire broke out on the roof of a luxury high-rise in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, with no injuries reported; firefighters controlled the situation swiftly.

NYC migrant shelters are closing as arrivals decrease, with more leaving than arriving. The city's shelter system may take two years to stabilize, and hotels are hesitating to convert into housing due to regulatory and financial hurdles.

NYC buildings, including City Hall, will glow green to mark Youth Hope Month and raise awareness on youth homelessness, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams.

Sanuki Udon, a new fast-casual Japanese noodle restaurant, opens near NYU, offering fresh udon and tempura with a focus on quick service and transparency in its noodle-making process.

Union Square Holiday Market in NYC opens today, featuring over 185 vendors, until December 23, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. It offers diverse gifts, open until 8 pm on weekdays and weekends.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect involved in a rape incident in Manhattan, asking for public assistance and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Manhattan D.A.’s Office returns over 1,400 Indian artifacts worth $10 million, halting criminal trafficking networks.

The New York Cannabis Control Board has extended the deadline for social equity cannabis retailers and approved new licenses, including 42 dispensaries and various microbusinesses and cultivators.