New York City faces a rainy transition into the new year, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers and highs in the mid-50s for the weekend.

Sebastian Zapeta was arrested and charged with murder and arson for setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train. The victim died from burn injuries and smoke inhalation.

The FAA's new drone Remote ID mandate coincides with mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, as law enforcement lacks tools and database access promised by the agency to identify drones.

A mother was stabbed to death and her son injured in a Brooklyn domestic violence incident. Police are searching for the known suspect who fled the scene.

The bodycam footage was released of a fatal collision involving an NYPD officer and a man on an unregistered dirt bike; the man's family was billed for damages to the police car.

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and terrorism for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His case involves both state and federal charges.

The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau chief was removed amid a sexual abuse scandal involving a top officer, with leadership roles shuffled to maintain integrity.

New York’s Court of Appeals ruled that the city must pay for the chosen health plans of retirees, blocking an attempt to transition them to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.

New York City's dining scene in 2025 will include new haute cuisine options, with highlights like Chef David Chang's Caribbean restaurant Kabawa and Chef Gregory Gourdet's Haitian-fusion Maison Passerelle.

Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation after she accused him of sexual harassment and dropped her lawsuit against him.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a Brooklyn homicide where the victim was shot while closing a security gate. A $3,500 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

AG Letitia James alerted New Yorkers about mobile phone message security, suggesting encryption as a defense against hacks and advising scrutiny of messaging apps' data collection practices.

Freeport Police partner with DOJ to improve services for non-English speakers under a new agreement, marking a proactive step in DOJ's Law Enforcement Language Access Initiative.