Reports indicate a rise in taxi scams at JFK Airport, with travelers encountering unlicensed drivers offering overpriced rides, despite NYC's stringent regulations against such practices.

Smithtown, Long Island, opened a Public Safety Command Center, sparking privacy concerns among residents who fear government overreach reminiscent of Orwell's "1984." Officials defend the center, stressing its role in enhancing safety, not spying.

Airlines waive change fees ahead of a winter storm on the East Coast, advising passengers to check for updates as cancellations and delays are expected.

FCC mandates broader language accessibility for New York emergency alerts, now including American Sign Language and 13 other languages, a measure praised by NY Attorney General Letitia James.

An MTA conductor was punched on a Queens subway platform, with the suspect at large. This follows another recent assault, despite state claims of declining subway crime.

Former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood was killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn. The NYPD is investigating and has seized an SUV involved, while searching for a second vehicle.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revitalized the Just Home project to provide 83 apartments for formerly incarcerated individuals with medical needs in the Bronx.

Two 14-year-old boys were involved in weapon-related incidents in NYC; one was robbed and stabbed in Queens, while the other was arrested for possession of a knife and imitation firearm at a Brooklyn school.

A home health aide was caught on video abusing a child with cerebral palsy in Port Jefferson, NY. The aide, Bruno Valenzuela, faces charges; the family seeks justice, and the case is under investigation.

Inmate Shemar Hassani-Shaw was indicted for slashing a Rikers Island officer's face last December. Charges include Attempted Assault and Promoting Prison Contraband. His bail is set, with the next court date on March 11, 2026.

Kamar Samuels, the new NYC Schools Chancellor, outlined his vision for improving the city's schools, focusing on integration, parental involvement, student skills in literacy and numeracy, and examining under-enrolled schools for potential mergers.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and other attorneys general sue Trump administration over the "illegal withholding" of over $10 billion for low-income support.

A South Carolina man was indicted for the murder and weapon possession related to Dashanna Donovan's death in Queens, with potential extradition to New York for trial.