NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin supports legislation for year-round outdoor dining, aiming to make pandemic-era dining sheds permanent amid concerns such as costs and sanitation.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to disband NYPD's SRG, facing criticism for its militaristic approach to protests, with support from a former official who helped create the unit.

A water main break in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, flooded homes and streets, leading to the DEP's swift response and overnight repair work. Residents faced extensive water damage.

Two Bloods gang members pled guilty to sex trafficking, with another admitting to money laundering related to the crime. They face lengthy prison sentences and forfeiture of assets.

New York's David N. Dinkins Municipal Building will open its tower for public tours, providing a free bird's eye view of the city starting this summer.

New York restaurants and activists are joining a general strike against ICE raids, with some closing in solidarity and others hosting events to support immigrant rights organizations.

NYC Health Department reports a decline in flu cases with 143,000 infections, predominantly in children. Urges continued vigilance with vaccinations and hygiene as flu season persists.

Start-up CEO Gökçe Güven is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and identity theft for deceiving investors and falsely obtaining an O-1A visa.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for parts of the Northeast, with anticipated intense chill and potential snowfall, urging residents to prepare and exercise caution.

NYC is suing Radiant Solar for fraud, seeking $20 million in penalties and restitution after the company allegedly overcharged customers and provided poor installations.

New York AG Letitia James released body camera footage of an NYPD encounter resulting in Shelton Ennis's death; details of the ongoing investigation are withheld.

Brooklyn resident Allan Dabrio Marrero is set to return home after being detained by ICE for over two months following a green card interview error. His release on bond was uplifted by his husband and church community's support and advocacy.

Former bank executive Edward Gene Smith pleaded guilty to charges including sexual assault, child pornography, and obstruction of justice. His sentencing is scheduled for May 2026.