A man was sentenced to 23 years to life for murdering a Brooklyn mother, Jennifer Rodriguez, on her child's birthday. The Brooklyn DA's office labeled the attack as brutal.

Rapper Sheff G was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder and conspiracy, reflecting his involvement with gang activities beyond his music career.

Elijah Roy, a member of the 5-9 Brims gang, was charged for his involvement in a mass shooting at Taste of the City Lounge in Brooklyn that resulted in three deaths and 10 injuries.

Sunny weather is forecasted for New York City, lasting through the weekend with highs from the 60s to low 80s and a potential shift to showers by next Tuesday night.

Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against DHS after the Transit Security Grant Program funding for New York’s MTA was cut to zero, seeking a TRO to preserve the funds.

A Long Island man faces a 25-count indictment for defrauding New York’s ESD agency by submitting falsified documents to obtain pandemic relief funds meant for small businesses.

NYC expects sunny weather with highs around 69 in Manhattan and 70 in Brooklyn. Other boroughs will see similar weather, with no severe conditions predicted for the upcoming week.

A two-alarm fire at a construction site in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, drew over 100 firefighters, injuring two people and raising questions about the cause.

MTA Board approves fare hikes for NYC subway and bus services commencing in 2026, with base fares increasing to $3.00 and MetroCard being replaced by OMNY system.

An MTA worker was injured in a confrontation with a trespasser in a Brooklyn subway tunnel. The suspect slashed the worker's neck and fled; the victim is stable. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

New York launches a contest for artists to design a memorial for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, to be placed at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1, with submissions due by February 2, 2026.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams extends 'Big Apple Connect', offering free internet and basic cable to 330K NYCHA residents until June 2028, saving them $1,700 yearly.

The NYC area anticipates a sunny week with mild temperatures, highs in the 60s and 70s, and no significant hazards, as per the National Weather Service.