NYC Mayor Eric Adams reported early success in reaching a health milestone with the city's life expectancy now at 83.2 years, surpassing the HealthyNYC 2030 goal.

Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of a neo-Nazi group, pleaded guilty to plotting attacks against NYC minority children, including distributing poisoned candy.

NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé is running against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for Congress, setting the stage for a Democratic Party generational and ideological clash.

Gov. Hochul and Rep. Tonko urge the Trump Administration to release $400 million in federal heating aid for 1.5 million New Yorkers facing cold homes due to bureaucratic delays.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos have reduced class sizes by over 60%, ahead of 2025-2026 goals, investing $450 million in education and creating 3,700 teacher positions.

Michail Chkhikvishvili pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes and instructing on bomb and ricin production, linked to white supremacist group violence.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition after a shooting in Manhattan, with little information on the shooter available.

Brown pelicans and a rare common cuckoo are spotted in New York, exciting bird-watchers and raising ecological concerns about climate change and migration patterns.

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani faces tensions with outgoing administration and skepticism over his "Defund the Police" stance and housing policies, with particular controversy surrounding the Elizabeth Street Garden.

The NY Attorney General's Office is probing an incident where NYPD fatally shot a man who fired at them; the man had previously aimed a gun at others.

Alberto Jordan was sentenced to 2-4 years in prison for assaulting a subway security worker after being convicted of several charges, including attempted and third-degree assault.

New York City and Newark enact "code blue" to aid the homeless during freezing temperatures and wind chills, with outreach workers providing shelter access.

Quamae Taylor sentenced to nine years in prison for raping an acquaintance in her sleep; Manhattan DA stresses seriousness of crime and encourages survivors to seek help.