Rep. Ritchie Torres criticized NYC Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul over a stabbing incident involving Ramon Rivera, who was released early from jail. Torres cited systemic failures and called for accountability.

Governor Kathy Hochul forms an advisory panel to devise a financial survival plan for SUNY Downstate Medical Center, with a deadline of April 1 for recommendations.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's visit to Staten Island for a Friendsgiving event with military members caused significant traffic disruptions in NYC.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC will feature balloons, floats, and performers, with street closures and mass transit recommendations for spectators.

Police are searching for missing 84-year-old Mercedes Vera in Brooklyn, who suffers from dementia and bipolar disorder and was last seen wearing a red and brown sweater.

NYPD is facing challenges with Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recruiting migrant children in New York, posing serious security threats as law enforcement struggles to identify members.

Girl, 8, found safe after a carjacking in Brooklyn, with the vehicle and child abandoned unharmed a short distance away. Her mother had left her alone in the car to seek medical attention. Police investigation ongoing.

Jessica Tisch has been appointed as the new NYPD Commissioner, becoming the second woman in the role. She succeeds interim commissioner Thomas Donlon amid a period of leadership change.

NYC mandates removal of dining sheds, forcing restaurants to adapt to new outdoor dining regulations effective April 1 with a focus on temporary structures.

The National Weather Service predicts benign weather for NYC, with sunlight today and rain likely on Tuesday, leading to a damp Thanksgiving Day. The weekend sees a drying trend with cooler temperatures and no hazardous weather expected.

Macy's Herald Square has opened reservations for families to meet Santa in Santaland, with spots available Nov. 29-Dec. 24. Visitors can book time with Santa but may encounter waits and photo package costs.

Italian tourist Paolo Rech was slashed in an unprovoked attack near Times Square, New York. The assailant, described as a woman in her 30s, fled after the incident.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James announces a ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits to stop the 'puppy mill to pet store pipeline,' effective December 15.