Governor Kathy Hochul stops extra surge pricing on Manhattan congestion tolls amid backlash. She ensures no 25% increase on gridlock days, aiming to balance financial relief and traffic reduction.

This article provides tips on enjoying New York City during the peak holiday tourist season, highlighting unique local festivities, tranquil spots, and less crowded experiences.

New York City embraces country culture with the opening of Common Country, a bar in Kips Bay with a Southern vibe, late-night hours, and a menu featuring Southern dishes and whiskeys.

Hundreds of Santa letters are sent to a NYC apartment, spurring the nonprofit "Miracle on 22nd Street" which connects needy families with benefactors. The mysterious tradition inspired a Tina Fey project.

NYC agrees to pay $92.5 million to settle claims over unlawful detention of immigrants on behalf of ICE, affecting over 20,000 people detained beyond release dates.

Jiniye Hooks, 19, has been sentenced to 20 years to life for a fatal 2022 shooting in East Harlem that killed 14-year-old Justin Streeter and injured another teenager.

The Manhattan DA has indicted Ramon Rivera for a series of fatal stabbings in November, involving the deaths of three individuals during unprovoked attacks across Manhattan.

A man is indicted for fatally stabbing another on the N train in Coney Island after an altercation, facing second-degree murder and weapon possession charges.

Bill Hwang of Archegos Capital Management was sentenced to 18 years in prison for market manipulation and fraud leading to significant financial losses.

Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation focused on constructing 80,000 new homes and improving New York City's flood and sewer infrastructure, part of a commitment to affordable housing and urban development.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is spotted filming his role as Santa for Amazon Studios' "The Man with the Bag" in New York City, showcasing a new festive look.

Chef Flynn McGarry is set to open a new restaurant, Cove, in Manhattan in fall 2025, while the wine bar LaLou in Prospect Heights announces its closure due to industry challenges.

A tentative labor agreement at CUNY proposes wage increases and bonuses for over 30,000 faculty and staff, pending ratification by the Professional Staff Congress.