President-elect Trump has named Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for the US Ambassador to the UN, spotlighting her as a staunch ally and America First supporter.

Manhattan celebrated its 105th Veterans Day Parade led by Sgt. Dakota Meyer, with 20,000 participants marching up Fifth Avenue amidst street closures and a wreath-laying ceremony at Madison Square Park.

A Red Flag Warning indicates a high risk for wildfires in southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York, including NYC boroughs, until 6 PM EST today.

Rapper Lil Zay Osama was sentenced to 14 months for possessing a machinegun after pleading guilty. He left the illegal firearm in a rideshare vehicle.

Mickey Barreto, charged with fraud for living rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel, was ruled mentally unfit for trial and directed to seek psychiatric treatment.

A 74-foot Norway spruce from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is set to become the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, decorated with lights and a crystal star.

Matt Choi faced backlash and a ban for having e-bikes on the NYC Marathon course, an incident that spurred his sponsor Runna to end their partnership.

Donald Haywood, 57, was arrested for the fatal Brooklyn subway shooting of Freddie Weston on September 4. He faces second-degree murder and weapons charges.

FDNY firefighter Christopher Zambrzycki was released from Harlem Hospital after recovering from a 40-foot fall sustained while fighting a six-alarm fire.

New York experiences mid-70s weather, with colder temps expected over the weekend and a 70% chance of showers by Sunday night. Clear skies are likely into the next week. No hazardous weather is anticipated.

Kith occupies a former Sprinkles Cupcakes location in Chicago's Gold Coast, signaling a trend of luxury retailers moving to the area. The lease was disclosed by Acadia Realty Trust.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection in New York, continuing Democratic hold on Senate seats, with a campaign emphasizing her legislative record and voter importance.

Ronald Bauer pleaded guilty to leading a complex "pump-and-dump" securities fraud and has agreed to a $4.37 million judgment. His sentencing is set for May 2025.