Strong U.S. job growth in December supports keeping Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold, with 256,000 jobs added and a decrease in unemployment to 4.1%.

Outreach programs in New York are intensifying efforts to aid the homeless during winter, with a focus on health care and substance abuse treatment, including a mobile medication unit in the Bronx.

NYC bodega owners offer a $5,000 reward for information on the "Midnight Smashers" ATM heists, with UBA demanding improved security from city officials. Police have made progress with an arrest.

NYC's Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter is set to close in January due to a decrease in the number of asylum seekers, with plans for the park to return to recreational use.

A Brooklyn man was arraigned on murder for the 2017 fatal shooting of Justin Hackley, with the case handled by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.

New York City faces chilly weather with forecasts showing highs around 39 degrees and possible snow showers in The Bronx and Staten Island. Evenings remain cold but no hazardous weather is expected.

A USPS mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn by two masked suspects. This follows another incident where a postal worker was fatally stabbed in Harlem.

The nonprofit Public Health Solutions is closing two of its Brooklyn SRH Centers due to financial difficulties, affecting services and the local community.

Manhattan's median rent rose to $4,334 in December, and Brooklyn held at $3,495, both reflecting an upward market trend. Rental competition remains fierce, with increases expected to continue.

An MTA track worker, Ricardo Louis, died after collapsing on duty in Brooklyn, with his union stressing the hazards of the job and committing to investigate the incident.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for New York City, with gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures expected across the boroughs.

A fire devastated a popular Brooklyn deli, requiring over 130 firefighters to combat the blaze amid freezing conditions. No severe injuries reported, but the incident has deeply affected the community and residents.

Subway ridership in NYC slightly rose following congestion pricing, while some drivers avoid tolls by walking. NYPD adds 200 officers for transit safety; Mayor Adams defers MTA financial issues to the state.