The New York Historical Society's exhibit "The Year of Flaco" honors the escaped owl Flaco and discusses avian welfare in urban areas; it includes memorabilia and runs until July 6.

NYC offers various events to celebrate Black History Month, including music, poetry, food, comedy, outdoor activities, and exhibitions reflecting Black culture.

Holocaust survivors gathered at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage for the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, sharing memories and concerns about rising antisemitism.

The Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, known for serving celebrities, celebrated its 125th anniversary and underwent a $20 million renovation to update its facilities while preserving privacy for grieving families.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set to be taken down and repurposed as lumber for Habitat for Humanity.

Over 100 workers were laid off at New York's Tin Building after an employment authorization check, exacerbating the venue's existing financial challenges.

A book borrowed in 1952 was returned after 72 years to the NYPL's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, offering a glimpse into the city's past and avoiding late fees due to a recent policy change.

The Kwanzaa Crawl in Brooklyn celebrated unity and supported black businesses with thousands attending to embrace cultural solidarity and economic empowerment.

Street art installations across New York City bring vibrancy to public spaces, featuring interactive and whimsical pieces, including a 16-foot aluminum pigeon and luminescent spheres at Pier 17.

A Queens plaque claims to mark NYC's center but is debunked as an urban myth, with officials stating the true center is in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Its mysterious origins remain unresolved despite local speculation and investigation.

A homeowner in Scotchtown, NY, found a complete mastodon jaw and other bone fragments in their backyard, a significant archaeological discovery for the region.

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is NYC libraries' most popular book of 2024, followed by Emily Henry's and Rebecca Yarros' novels.

Artist Joseph Reginella created a satirical sculpture in Battery Park, falsely honoring "Rat Man" Nathaniel Katz, coinciding with the National Urban Rat Summit, sparking various reactions from the public and officials.