A boy, 17, was shot near schools in Brooklyn's Fort Greene area. His condition is unclear, and the NYPD seeks the teenage shooter. The incident raises concerns about gun violence near schools.

4,000 people took part in the 122nd annual Coney Island Polar Bear plunge, with funds supporting local nonprofits.

The NYPD seeks public assistance to catch suspects involved in a string of commercial vehicle burglaries in Brooklyn's 77th Precinct, offering a reward for information.

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for parts of New York, with potential for unsecured items to be blown around, tree damage, and power outages.

Twin girls born in Brooklyn became NYC's first newborns of 2025, while NYU Langone Health's Tisch Hospital welcomed its first baby boy shortly after midnight.

Prologis acquires two Brooklyn properties, expanding NYC presence with a $122 million buy from ExxonMobil in Greenpoint, and a 17-acre site in Coney Island from National Grid.

A panhandler in Brooklyn died after being struck and dragged by a hit-and-run driver in a white Audi on New Year's Eve. Michael Foster was hit near Flatbush and Caton Ave. Authorities are seeking information.

Four men were injured in Canarsie, Brooklyn, following shootings and physical assaults on New Year’s Eve. Two were shot and two pistol-whipped; suspects fled the scene.

A man was pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan but survived; Kamel Hawkins was charged. The attack adds to concerns about transit safety, despite overall crime decreases. Mayor Adams emphasizes subway security efforts and acknowledges public fear.

A woman was fatally set on fire while sleeping on a Brooklyn subway, with the suspect facing murder and arson charges. The incident highlights concerns about homeless individuals living in the subway system.

New Year's Eve celebrations, including drone and fireworks displays, were canceled in NYC's Prospect and Central Parks due to safety concerns caused by adverse weather conditions.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez reported a record decline in gun violence for 2024 with the lowest number of shootings and victims on record, outperforming pre-pandemic levels.

A 16-year-old boy in Brooklyn was critically injured after being stabbed five times, with a screwdriver reportedly used as the weapon. No arrests have been made.