NY got a 30-day extension on its congestion pricing program, which charges vehicles entering Manhattan, despite federal criticism and threats to withdraw funding.

A Manhattan man, Shymell Ephron, was convicted of sexually abusing two teenage girls and distributing drugs to minors. He faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison per count.

Therapist Pamela Garber develops the "Never Walk Alone" app to provide New Yorkers with a virtual buddy system for safer street navigation, driven by personal experiences with city violence.

The Trump administration halted New York's Empire Wind project, creating uncertainty for the $2.5 billion offshore wind farm and New York's clean energy plans.

Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo faces criticism for using AI, specifically ChatGPT, in drafting his NYC mayoral housing plan, while his campaign claims it was used only for research due to his typing limitations from an amputation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs laws to enforce the removal of unnecessary scaffolding and ensure more timely property repairs to improve sidewalks and safety.

New York State invests over $175 million in local water infrastructure, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, to support public health and job creation.

Spring weather brings sunny and partly cloudy days to New York City boroughs with mild temperatures and occasional gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Two long-standing NYC restaurants, Rue 57 and Queen of Sheba, are closing due to economic pressures and lease issues.

Man stabbed near NY Public Library; assailant fled scene and remains at large. Another man was critically injured in a separate incident near Bryant Park. Police are investigating both cases.

The Legal Aid Society filed a motion to stop the NYPD from arresting individuals for minor offenses that should only warrant tickets, questioning the constitutionality of the practice and citing recent deaths in custody as a serious concern.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams lights City Hall in Dominican colors to honor the victims of Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub tragedy and show solidarity with the Dominican community.

New Yorkers experience breezy and cloudy weather with wind gusts up to 38 mph, expected to clear by nightfall with temperatures dropping to around 39-40 degrees. The NWS sees no hazardous weather at this time for the area.