NYC has introduced new rules for trash bins to combat rat problems, requiring secure lids on bins in buildings with 1-9 residential units. Violators face fines post-grace period until January 2025.

The Jennings Creek wildfire on the NY-NJ border is 20% contained, with resources and personnel fighting the spread amidst a risk of further escalation due to weather conditions.

A Brooklyn man, Kerry Lewis, is charged with murdering a woman and her elderly father, with their bodies found by a family visitor. Community mourns the unexpected loss.

An 18-year-old New York State Parks Department member died fighting a wildfire in Sterling Forest, being struck by a tree. Fire crews continue to battle the blaze, and a GoFundMe supports the victim's family.

Iconic Brooklyn seafood restaurant Lundy's is set to reopen in Red Hook by hospitality veteran Sandra Snyder, aiming to recapture the nostalgia of its historic dining experience.

An air quality advisory is in effect for NYC and the Hudson Valley until midnight due to smoke from New Jersey wildfires affecting air quality and posing health risks.

A Brooklyn man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child from his father; a history of arrests and the incident caught on video prompted charges of kidnapping and endangerment.

New Yorkers experienced cloudy Veterans Day mornings that cleared to sunny afternoons, with highs near 68°F, followed by a sunny week with cooler temperatures ahead.

The article details the "Gingerbread NYC: Borough Bake-off" held at the Museum of the City of New York, where bakers created gingerbread replicas of iconic city landmarks.

FDNY controlled a brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, aided by drones. One firefighter was injured. The incident, amid a drought watch in NYC, underscores wildfire risks and prompts conservation calls.

Rapper Lil Zay Osama was sentenced to 14 months for possessing a machinegun after pleading guilty. He left the illegal firearm in a rideshare vehicle.

A Brooklyn man was arraigned for his role in an alleged Belt Parkway insurance fraud scheme caught on dashcam.

Businessman Ilya Kahn pleaded guilty to exporting restricted technology to Russia and tax evasion, facing a potential 20-year sentence. He exported semiconductors to a sanctioned Russian entity, undermining U.S. sanctions and national security.