New York restaurants and activists are joining a general strike against ICE raids, with some closing in solidarity and others hosting events to support immigrant rights organizations.

NYC Health Department reports a decline in flu cases with 143,000 infections, predominantly in children. Urges continued vigilance with vaccinations and hygiene as flu season persists.

Members of a Queens sex trafficking ring receive prison terms of 25 to 35 years for coercive trafficking of minors.

Steven LaBianca was sentenced to 12 years for minor enticement and child pornography, following a guilty plea in September 2024 in Brooklyn federal court.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for parts of the Northeast, with anticipated intense chill and potential snowfall, urging residents to prepare and exercise caution.

NYC is suing Radiant Solar for fraud, seeking $20 million in penalties and restitution after the company allegedly overcharged customers and provided poor installations.

Brooklyn residents at 2342 Atlantic Avenue suffer from no heat, inconsistent hot water, and rat infestations, leading to high electric bills and difficult living conditions.

A deadly fire in a cluttered Brooklyn apartment claimed one life and required over 70 firefighters for control. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

A man was arrested after ramming his car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn, sparking a hate crime investigation and increased security around worship houses. No injuries or explosives were found.

NYC Mayor Mamdani delays the housing voucher program expansion due to budget issues, while pursuing a $100 billion "union-built" affordable homes plan amid skepticism.

New York State's use of the National Guard to staff prisons is projected to result in over $1.2 billion in costs by 2027, initiated by a correction officers strike in 2025.

Governor Hochul announced the MTA's $15.8 billion investment in New York's transportation infrastructure, promising significant enhancements, including signal and rolling stock upgrades and accessibility improvements.

A weather advisory has been issued for frigid temperatures and potential snow in New York City, affecting Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with precautions advised.