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.

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.