Seven NYC mayoral candidates discussed housing affordability at a forum, advocating for rent freezes and reflecting the financial realities of city residents.

Entrepreneur John Cronin, who has Down syndrome, has built the world's largest online sock retailer, John's Crazy Socks, with a focus on inclusion and diversity in the workforce.

A 12-year-old girl's handcuffing at a Bronx school led to her family's outrage and potential legal action, amid claims of excessive duration and lack of explanation from officials.

Two individuals died in a fiery Tesla crash in Pelham Manor, Westchester County, possibly due to high speed. Firefighters managed the compromised batteries post-collision.

A man was killed on the Van Wyck Expressway while fixing his car when another vehicle hit him and fled; the driver later returned, and no arrests have been made.

NYPD seeks an Uber Eats driver who assaulted two sisters outside their Bronx jewelry store after refusing to bring in their delivery. Uber has banned the driver and is aiding the investigation. The victims now fear for their safety.

Sarah Lin received the Future Woman of Distinction award for her efforts to make movie theaters accessible for the deaf, earning the Gold Star medal from the Girl Scouts.

An 11-year-old Bronx boy, Eugenio Montero, is missing since Thanksgiving night, prompting an NYPD search. The public is asked to provide any information on his whereabouts.

The NYPD must pay $6.3 million for the wrongful death of George Homer Tillman III, after a jury ruled the 2016 shooting was negligent and unconstitutional.

The Bronx Zoo debuted its "Wonderous World of Wildlife" float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking its 125th anniversary with biomes and star Idina Menzel performing.

A 42-foot inflatable Santa in Farmingdale has become a local spectacle, visible from over a third of a mile, anchoring holiday spirit in the neighborhood.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for a deadly shooting near the Bronx courthouse, which resulted in a 29-year-old man's death from a chest wound. The circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

A man was hospitalized after being shot in the leg through his apartment door in Jackson Heights, Queens. The suspects, believed to be his neighbors, have yet to be apprehended.