Cardinal Dolan steps down as NY Archbishop; Bishop Hicks named successor by Pope Leo XIV. Hicks faces challenges, including a $300M abuse compensation fund.

The NY Archdiocese sold land under the Palace Hotel for $490M, partly funding a $300M abuse survivors fund. Victim lawyers find the fund too low, and mediation is ongoing.

The Archdiocese of New York announced a $300 million fund for survivors of clergy abuse, funded by budget cuts and asset sales, including its headquarters.

NY Attorney General Letitia James urges DoorDash workers to claim part of a $16.75 million settlement by December 31, 2025, for tips used to subsidize wages between May 2017 and September 2019.

Manhattan D.A. Bragg advocates for Bill S8559 to enhance tenant protections amid the housing crisis, emphasizing tougher penalties for landlord harassment and scams.

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.

NY Attorney General Letitia James provided over $100,000 in baby formula to Central New York families, funded by a settlement from a price gouging case against Marine Park Distribution and Formula Depot.

NYC magnet schools received $12M in federal funds amid a dispute with the Trump administration over transgender student policies and a larger $35M funding controversy.

NYC expects a record-breaking tourism surge for the holiday season, with over 68 million visitors anticipated by 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Gov. Hochul and Rep. Tonko urge the Trump Administration to release $400 million in federal heating aid for 1.5 million New Yorkers facing cold homes due to bureaucratic delays.

NYC Mayor Adams announced on Veterans Day a policy to increase affordable housing set-asides for city workers and veterans from 5% to 10% in Housing Connect lotteries.

The Transport Workers Union filed a $1M lawsuit against NYCLASS, accusing them of a smear campaign against carriage horse drivers and alleging real estate motives behind their activism.

New York City's Veterans Day Parade, on November 11, will be the nation's largest, featuring over 20,000 participants. Street closures in Manhattan are expected. Veterans can enjoy freebies, such as ferry rides and museum entry.