OnPoint kept two overdose prevention centers open through a brutal cold snap, sheltering hundreds and giving staff chances to deliver life‑saving care.

NYC nurses vote on new contracts to possibly end their monthlong strike; the outcome may vary by hospital, with some nurses urging rejection of the deal.

Mayor Mamdani pulled back a rule that would have required six months of homelessness to qualify for low‑barrier safe‑haven beds after advocates pushed back. The move follows a deadly cold snap and a commissioner’s resignation.

The National Parks Service has removed the Pride flag from New York City's Stonewall National Monument, adhering to federal guidelines restricting unauthorized flags on NPS-managed flagpoles.

Penalties are imposed on NYC property owners for not clearing sidewalks after a historic snowstorm; nearly 800 fines were recently issued by DSNY, totaling over 3,500 since January 25.

The NYC nurses' strike enters week five with some contract gains at Montefiore and ongoing talks at Mount Sinai, despite slow progress and the recent arrest of 13 nurses.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes over from Cardinal Dolan as the leader of New York's archdiocese, marked by a symbolic ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced free tax preparation services for eligible residents to avoid high fees, emphasizing protection from predatory practices. The program supports those earning under $97,000 and includes various assistance options.

Mayor Mamdani opens a Safe Haven shelter in Lower Manhattan, managed by Breaking Ground, to aid 106 vulnerable citizens, accelerating the response to the winter emergency.

NYC's efforts to provide warmth for its homeless amidst a deadly cold snap saw complications, as warming buses at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal went unnoticed by those in need and city workers.

Brooklyn resident Allan Dabrio Marrero is set to return home after being detained by ICE for over two months following a green card interview error. His release on bond was uplifted by his husband and church community's support and advocacy.

NY Attorney General Letitia James warns against price gouging during a severe winter storm and urges swift reporting of such violations, highlighting the state's readiness to penalize offenders.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that snow days will be replaced by in-person or remote learning to comply with the state's 180-day requirement, prompting mixed reactions.