A taxi in Times Square got stuck on a manhole cover, with its front tires propped by a vent. The driver and passenger were unharmed, and the incident didn't cause an explosion or power outage.

Twelve Starbucks union workers were arrested at a protest at the Empire State Building for blocking access, amid an ongoing strike for better conditions.

NY Attorney General Letitia James disputes U.S. Attorney John Sarcone's authority to issue subpoenas in her investigations, questioning the legality of his extended term.

The NYC Council overrode the Mayor's veto on bills to cap rent contributions at 30% for voucher holders, advance pay equity, and improve city services.

Debate around NYC congestion pricing intensifies, with differing views on its impact on traffic and criticism of Governor Hochul and MTA's approaches.

NYPD searches for a suspect in a $40,000 theft from a vehicle in Washington Heights; incident occurred on October 21, around 11:30 p.m. on Amsterdam Avenue.

New York Governor Hochul signed a bill mandating insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screenings without cost-sharing to aid early detection and treatment.

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.

NY Attorney General Letitia James challenges Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone's authority to issue grand jury subpoenas related to her cases against the Trump Organization and NRA.

NYC housing discrimination complaints take over two years to resolve on average, as per a state comptroller's report, highlighting systemic issues and delays.

Luigi Mangione attended a New York court hearing, on the anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, where evidence including a handgun and a notebook were contested by his defense.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC was lit, drawing a crowd to kick off the holiday season. The 75-foot Norway Spruce, adorned with over 50,000 LEDs, will remain illuminated into the New Year.

An NYPD officer breached sanctuary city laws by setting up alerts on individuals sought by immigration authorities, triggering a call for policy reforms to ensure compliance.