Community composting returns to NYC after a budget-induced hiatus, with revived sites and a goal to increase local organic waste processing and participation in sustainable waste management.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for "Buffy" and "Gossip Girl," died at 39 in NYC under non-suspicious circumstances. Her recent liver transplant was cited as a natural cause of death.

NYC Mayor Adams announces a $390 million investment in Bushwick to upgrade infrastructure, aiming to mitigate flooding and replace outdated water systems.

A Brooklyn McDonald's requires under-20s to show ID and be with a parent to dine in, after local youth caused disturbances, leading to frequent police calls. Mixed community reactions and inconsistent policy enforcement are reported.

Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, receives fan mail in jail and asks for fewer photos, pleading not guilty and facing life imprisonment while gaining surprising public support and funds.

The Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2025 at Industry City, offering a full day of carbonated events including the National Egg Cream Invitational with free entry for kids.

US consumers face rising egg prices due to avian influenza impacting poultry populations, with grocery stores setting purchase limits and some restaurants adding surcharges to cope with the increased costs.

Ferdinando's Focacceria, a century-old Sicilian restaurant in Brooklyn, closed due to the owner's health concerns, but there's hope for a successor to preserve its legacy.

Anthony Weiner files for a NYC Council run, despite a past conviction and sex offender status. Controversy arises as Frank Seddio, a key election figure, supports Weiner, raising impartiality concerns.

H-2 Cartel leader Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and firearms charges in Brooklyn federal court.

Debate erupts over a proposed 13-story development in Brooklyn, with affordability and shadow impact concerns dominating discussions at a public hearing and as the city addresses a housing crisis.

A Miami resident is indicted for leading a money laundering scheme involving over $300 million for drug traffickers, facing charges of money laundering conspiracy and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.

NYC restaurateurs are frustrated as the city's new outdoor dining permit process has issued only 40 approvals from over 3,600 applications, causing business concerns as the al fresco dining season nears.