New Yorkers are preparing for mixed precipitation with cloudy skies and temperatures near 39 degrees. The weekend may see gradual sunshine with colder wind chills. A warming trend is expected by Christmas with a slight chance of snow on Tuesday.

Freeport Police partner with DOJ to improve services for non-English speakers under a new agreement, marking a proactive step in DOJ's Law Enforcement Language Access Initiative.

Governor Hochul signed a law targeting the resale of NY restaurant reservations to ensure fair access to dining experiences.

The MTA plans to increase fares and tolls, with possible base fare rising to $3 by 2025, alongside implementing congestion pricing with most drivers paying $9 to enter certain zones.

David Cruz from Brooklyn receives a 25-year to life sentence for the 2015 fatal shooting of William Perez in East New York as announced by DA Eric Gonzalez.

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace will resign from his position in the Eastern District of New York on January 10, 2025; Carolyn Pokorny will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney.

Chen Jinping pleads guilty to operating an illegal Chinese government police station in Manhattan, aiming at surveilling the Chinese diaspora, not promoting public safety.

New York City's weather forecast for Christmas week predicts temperatures in the 40s with potential rain and snow, affecting holiday plans across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Congress is poised to pass legislation setting a national safety standard for lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires, included in a budget bill with bipartisan support.

A man was stabbed on a Brooklyn Q train due to a verbal dispute, but his injuries are not life-threatening. The suspect is at large, with police investigating and asking witnesses for tips.

The MTA plans to retire orange-and-yellow seated subway cars by 2025, replacing them with modern R211 models despite some recent issues with the new cars.

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is NYC libraries' most popular book of 2024, followed by Emily Henry's and Rebecca Yarros' novels.

The NYPD is seeking information on an individual involved in an act of anti-Semitic vandalism at a Brooklyn school. A reward is offered for any information leading to an arrest.