Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is planning a block party for his inauguration in Downtown Manhattan, which will be held on the steps of City Hall on January 1st.

Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead with head and body trauma in her Lower East Side apartment. The community is alarmed, and the NYPD has not made arrests, ruling the case a homicide. Residents are concerned about safety despite building security.

NYC's boroughs forecast wintry weather with a high of 44 degrees and brisk winds; snow expected Monday night, with a possible transition to rain on Tuesday. Christmas may see rain with no hazardous conditions predicted through Saturday.

Marymount Manhattan College has settled for $8.39 million over allegations of improperly receiving a PPP loan by exceeding the size eligibility requirement.

A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run SUV on the Lower East Side while using a marked crosswalk. Police are seeking to identify both her and the vehicle involved. Traffic deaths in the area have decreased compared to the previous year.

NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Fidelis Care for wrongfully charging for free COVID-19 and HIV screenings, affecting over 18,000 New Yorkers. Fidelis will refund $2.8 million and pay a $175,000 state penalty.

Mayor Eric Adams appoints seven members to the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation Board, set to oversee the area's transformation into a mixed-use space.

NY Attorney General's Office released body-cam footage from the NYPD encounter with Jumaane Wright, who was fatally shot, as part of an investigation.

Matthew Passaro was sentenced to 25 years to life for a 2017 fatal shooting near the Barclays Center after being found guilty of second-degree murder.

The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup final against the Spurs, with key performances from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. Despite the win, the Knicks chose not to raise a victory banner at Madison Square Garden.

A fire at Boro Park Seder Matzah Bakery in Brooklyn injured a firefighter and three others, with over 175 responders at the scene. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Jerry Genesis is indicted for a rental scam, stealing over $100,000 from tenants through fraudulent subleases in New York. He faces multiple charges, including grand larceny and scheme to defraud.

Mayor Eric Adams concluded his administration with a symbolic event at City Hall, emphasizing support for working-class New Yorkers, and prepared to bury a time capsule encapsulating his tenure's achievements.