New York City provides alcohol-free New Year's Eve events, including a sober bar, eco-friendly bike rides, mocktails, and family-friendly activities. Fireworks are replaced with a light show amid fire risks.

A homeless man was found critically burned in Manhattan's Penn Station; police suspect he may have set himself on fire. This follows a fatal subway arson in Brooklyn, heightening safety concerns.

The New Year's Eve ball in Times Square was unveiled by Pitbull, featuring new crystals and LED lights, with performances by Lenny Kravitz and others set for the event.

The Kwanzaa Crawl in Brooklyn celebrated unity and supported black businesses with thousands attending to embrace cultural solidarity and economic empowerment.

A fire at Bryant Park's holiday market destroyed several booths, but no injuries were reported. Unlike a recent similar incident at Herald Square, where one firefighter was injured. The Bryant Park fire's cause is under investigation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks federal charges against a Guatemalan accused of a subway murder, which could lead to a life sentence. The case highlights debate over the city's sanctuary policies.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, with no winners since September, and is set for the next draw with a cash option of $516.1 million.

Alex Spiro, attorney representing NY Mayor Eric Adams in a corruption case, joined the board of Turkish firm Marti Technologies, despite Adams' legal issues.

Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith faces a $10 million lawsuit from McDonald's over an allegedly unauthorized penthouse in Tribeca that's built over a space McDonald's reserved for HVAC.

Anthem and Memorial Sloan Kettering reach an agreement to maintain in-network rates for Anthem members, ensuring continued cancer care without added financial stress.

Federal authorities have approved a tax on Managed Care Organizations in New York, a measure expected to generate significant funds for the state's Medicaid budget.

A New York holiday market was hit by a devastating fire, impacting 18 vendors. A GoFundMe campaign aids recovery while the community reflects on lost camaraderie.

Construction executive Erden Arkan will plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for making illegal campaign donations to NYC Mayor Eric Adams' campaign.