Park Slope held its 15th annual holiday tree lighting event with activities and a call to support local businesses, coinciding with Small Business Saturday.

Retired FDNY Lt. Kevin Williams, awaiting a kidney transplant due to stage 5 kidney failure, received an organ from an anonymous donor after a non-matching offer from a fellow firefighter's family. The solidarity of the FDNY community is showcased.

NY-based model Luciana Curtis and family were kidnapped in Brazil but safely released after police intervention.

The George Washington Bridge is undergoing a $2 billion renovation to revitalize its cables and add a dehumidification system, ensuring its longevity.

MTA is considering using drones to track its buses, sparking unions' concerns about job security and the efficacy of the technology. Union leaders call the plan wasteful and advocate for investigation into the MTA's technological spending.

The Empire State Building will shine in autumn colors for Thanksgiving, as reported by Time Out New York, adding to the city's festive atmosphere alongside the Macy's Parade.

Shevaughn Legall was charged with assaulting and choking an MTA bus driver in Brooklyn, but was released on supervised release, sparking criticism from MTA officials.

A 15-year-old girl was shot in the thigh in Harlem and walked ten blocks to seek help. She is recovering, and the NYPD is investigating with no suspects yet.

Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen reopens in the East Village, serving traditional and new dishes, while continuing to support St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church.

The former location of Dylan’s Candy Bar on the Upper East Side is subject to a foreclosure suit as Olshan Properties allegedly failed to pay a $35 million mortgage.

Macy's postpones its Q3 earnings report due to a discovery of financial misreporting by a former employee, who hid $132-$154 million in delivery expenses. No impact on cash or payments was found.

The article describes New York City's weather forecast for Thanksgiving with clouds and rain predicted citywide, and clears up post-holiday with a chilly but sunny weekend ahead.

A man was slashed on his arm following a dispute at a subway station in Manhattan. The injury was not life-threatening, and no arrests have been made. The police are investigating the incident.