A Columbia University study found most unlicensed NYC cannabis shops don't check IDs, potentially allowing underage purchases, highlighting regulatory challenges.

The article highlights the 264th St. Patrick's Day parade in NYC, including parade details, traffic disruptions, viewing options, bar crawls, family-friendly events, and historic tours.

Two domestic cats in New York City were diagnosed with bird flu, prompting an inquiry and public health guidelines to prevent further spread. Human risk remains low despite the outbreak affecting 48 bird flocks statewide.

The NYPD impounded three Bushwick party buses, sparking backlash. One, a vintage 1967 double-decker, was damaged during towing. Owner Robin Russell-French considers legal action, while local officials state intervention followed community complaints.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sues to stop the Trump administration from cutting the Department of Education's workforce, protecting student resources and services.

New York City's population grew by 87,000 to 8,478,000 in the last year, marking two consecutive years of growth, with Mayor Adams crediting economic and safety improvements.

Catalina Corona is indicted for elder fraud, involving nearly $10 million, using her position as a personal assistant to steal from elderly employers.

New York's forecast includes cloudy skies, occasional showers, and temperatures ranging from mid-50s to mid-60s, with a chance of drizzle and fog overnight.

A 3-year-old boy named Kyng died under mysterious circumstances; his mother's boyfriend, Robert White, charged with assault in an earlier incident, not Kyng's death. Investigation ongoing as the community seeks answers and justice.

NYC's metro population nears pre-pandemic levels, driven by immigration, despite more people moving out than in, particularly in urban areas like Brooklyn and Queens.

An NYPD detective shot a man in Brooklyn during an altercation involving a box cutter; the man is in critical condition and the police are investigating the incident.

A mother and her son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, with no signs of trauma or forced entry. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated Metro-North Railroad's 100% on-time performance on March 9 and the LIRR's near 97% on-time rate this year, indicating improved reliability and rising ridership on New York's train services.