The MTA announces service disruptions on Brooklyn's R train in January due to maintenance, affecting late-night service between 36th Street and 95th Street stations on the first two weekends. Free shuttle buses will be provided.

The NYPD is seeking information on a series of knife-point robberies in Brooklyn, urging the public to provide anonymous tips which may lead to an arrest and a cash reward of up to $3,500.

New York City anticipates cloudy skies and cold temperatures, with possible light snowfall Sunday night into Monday. No severe weather is expected currently, but residents are advised to monitor forecasts.

New York and New Jersey workers saw a minimum wage increase on New Year's Day, rising to $16.50 and $15.49 per hour, respectively, as part of their states' efforts to maintain living standards amidst inflation.

The New York Mavericks won at the Barclays Center, as professional bull riding gains popularity in NYC, influenced by Western culture and a new team format.

New NYC restaurants, like Kyo Brooklyn and Danny & Coop's, offer diverse dining options from matcha coffee to Philly cheesesteaks, while establishments like Ha’s Snack Bar and Sunn’s provide Korean and Vietnamese twists.

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.