Zohran Mamdani prepares to be NYC's 111th mayor amid high expectations, advised to learn from predecessors and facing pressure to fulfill campaign promises while managing city operations.

A Canadian tourist was hospitalized after being randomly stabbed in the leg while tying his shoe near NYC's Bryant Park. No suspect has been arrested.

Manhattan's Chinatown sees a decline in its Asian population by over 20% due to rising rents and gentrification, with similar trends observed in Boston and Philadelphia.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced funding of $2 billion for 24 housing developments to create or revitalize over 6,600 affordable and sustainable homes across New York as part of a broader $25 billion plan.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for New York City with gale warnings for coastal waters, cautioning residents about gusts up to 46 mph.

A coyote was seen strolling on Central Park's frozen Turtle Pond in NYC, highlighting the park's role as a wildlife sanctuary within the urban environment.

Citi Bike prices will rise in 2026, with annual memberships increasing to $239 and overage fees going up to 41 cents per minute, although reduced fare memberships remain $5 monthly. Some users express concerns over costs and bike maintenance.

Times Square is preparing for its New Year's Eve celebration with a record-breaking 3,000 pounds of confetti and a larger ball drop to welcome 2026 and America's 250th anniversary.

New Yorkers celebrated the 19th annual 'Good Riddance Day' in Times Square, publicly disposing of negative memories from 2025 and setting positive intentions for 2026.

Police have taken a male suspect into custody after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Central Park. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man shot himself in Manhattan and falsely claimed an assailant attacked him, provoking a manhunt. He's in critical but stable condition and may face weapon and false reporting charges.

New York City faces a wet and windy end to the year, with the National Weather Service forecasting rain and a significant drop in daytime temperatures, plus the possibility of snow mid-next-week.

A 27-foot Buddha sculpture by Tuan Andrew Nguyen is scheduled for the High Line in Manhattan for spring 2026 as a tribute to the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban.