Maimonides Health is planning a merger with NYC Health + Hospitals by April 2026, a move that could bring financial stability to the center and improve Medicaid reimbursements.

The article details diverse weather forecasts across New York City's boroughs, highlighting potential hazardous conditions, rain probabilities, temperature fluctuations, and weather advisories for the final days of 2025.

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring social media warning labels about potential mental health risks for youth, aiming to increase transparency and protect kids.

NYC's weather forecast includes a chance of snow followed by rising temperatures and rain, with fluctuating conditions expected through New Year's Day.

Times Square will feature a red, white, and blue Ball Drop on New Year's Eve 2025 and an additional Ball Drop on July 3, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

A former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, where she provided EBT license numbers to criminals.

NYPD seeks a suspect who attacked a man with a baseball bat on the Upper West Side; the incident captured on video, victim hospitalized with facial injuries.

New York City faces a winter storm watch with potential snowfall of 4-8 inches disrupting post-Christmas calm from Friday afternoon through Saturday, compounded by strong winds and cold temperatures.

NYC Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking of SPARC Kips Bay, a life sciences hub expected to generate 15,000 jobs and a $42 billion economic impact.

Retired FDNY Chief Lillian Bonsignore is poised to become FDNY's next commissioner, making her the first openly gay and second female leader in the department's history.

NYCHA's redevelopment in Chelsea faces pushback from senior residents and legal challenges, with Attorney General James urging a pause to ensure tenant understanding and representation.

Holiday travel surge sees major hubs busy; AAA forecasts 120 million travelers. Advises best car travel times, notes potential congestion and high flight costs. Air travelers advised to unwrap gifts for TSA, and potential snow could cause delays.

A four-alarm fire in Williamsburg injured two residents and three firefighters; it spread to adjacent buildings and caused significant damage, leading to vacate orders for affected properties.