Deacon Sebastian Ordonez's arrest by ICE in Brooklyn has prompted local leaders to demand clarity about his detention despite his lack of a criminal record.

The National Weather Service issues a winter weather advisory for the Northeast, predicting snow and rain mix with modest accumulations and high temperatures around 39-40 degrees in New York areas.

A woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn's Brownsville; the NYPD is investigating. Traffic deaths in NYC had declined in the previous year.

Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef pleaded guilty to participating in a $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme through Brooklyn adult day cares and a health care company.

Hyena Crips gang member Richler Morette pleads guilty to racketeering and involvement in multiple murders in Brooklyn, facing potential life sentence.

Eric Adams, former NYC mayor, was recorded arguing with a woman at a Dallas airport, which led to speculation about his motives behind a failed cryptocurrency launch.

Nurses' strike in NYC persists as talks resume with major hospitals, focusing on demands for better staffing, pay, and safety. Outcomes are uncertain despite efforts to maintain patient care.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction of James Bessell, Sr. for a $1 million Medicaid fraud scheme through his transportation company.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs Executive Order 11 to reduce the regulatory burden on NYC small businesses, with an inventory and cutback on fines and fees.

New Yorkers face diverse weather this week, with snow chances and sunny days. A gale warning is issued for coastal waters. Temperatures vary, with potential snow over the weekend.

An 85-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Brooklyn home; a family member is questioned but not charged. Homicides in the area are consistent; citywide rates are down. The incident raises domestic violence concerns.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominates Midori Valdivia to lead the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, highlighting her experience in transport and advocacy for worker rights.

A father and son in Brooklyn allegedly beat a gunman with a bat after being shot at a NYCHA building; all three are in stable condition and face charges.