New York Governor Hochul signed a bill mandating insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screenings without cost-sharing to aid early detection and treatment.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC was lit, drawing a crowd to kick off the holiday season. The 75-foot Norway Spruce, adorned with over 50,000 LEDs, will remain illuminated into the New Year.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $68 million plan to improve flood mitigation in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, turning the area into a tool for climate resilience with construction set to start in 2029.

New York City kicked off its festive season with the lighting of a 45-foot spruce at Bryant Park, signaled by fireworks and skating performances. The Winter Village offers free admission and will stay open until March with numerous attractions.

Brooklyn is alert as police search for a man who's committed a string of robberies, often targeting businesses with female staff and brandishing a knife.

CVS has agreed to pay $37.76 million to settle claims of over-dispensing insulin pens and improper billing to government healthcare programs from 2010-2020.

Starbucks settled a workers' rights lawsuit with New York City for $38.9 million, benefiting 15,000 workers affected by unstable scheduling practices and violations of the city's Fair Workweek Law.

Starbucks agreed to pay $35 million to its NYC workers after allegations of Fair Workweek Law violations, benefiting employees who worked from July 2021 to July 2024.

Mangione's lawyers seek to exclude backpack evidence, claiming rights violations, from his trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The DOJ maintains the death penalty as an option against Mangione's constitutional challenge.

The MTA struggles with dirty L train cars due to a broken car-washer, impacting commuters' experience. A proactive cleaning approach is set for Midtown subway stations during holidays.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined Harlem leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton in serving Thanksgiving meals, highlighting a commitment to aid those in need and address New York's affordability crisis.

KATSEYE, an all-girl music group, played sold-out NYC shows on Nov. 21-22, followed by high secondary market ticket demand. They're known for their rapid rise and advocacy on social issues.

Pei-Yun Chung faces deportation after several dine-and-dash arrests in Brooklyn and an overstayed student visa. She's accrued theft-of-service charges and may be evicted from her apartment.