Median Manhattan rent hit $4,695 in January as would‑be buyers delay purchases and listings stay tight across the borough. Competition and scarce supply are keeping rents high.

The NYPD intensifies search for a suspect in a Brooklyn subway slashing on February 7, where a 25-year-old man was robbed and injured but is recovering.

The National Weather Service forecasts chilly, breezy weather with a chance of snow showers for New York, and advises caution for commuters due to potential snowy roads.

Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn heats its facilities with vegetable oil biofuel, becoming the first NYC public school to do so, and thereby potentially reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in the city.

Parents say multiple children were sexually assaulted at a Bushwick daycare; the center is closed and a man is in police custody as officials review the allegations.

Seven more hypothermia deaths reported in NYC homes amid severe cold snap, adding to 18 fatalities outdoors, as officials face scrutiny over the city's response and heating complaints soar.

SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison for engaging in a fraud scheme involving securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Mayor Mamdani is sending officials into every borough to collect renters’ complaints about hidden fees, mold and unsafe conditions. Testimony will inform a report and enforcement steps.

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face near Neptune Avenue and W 5th Street in Coney Island; he's in stable condition and police are investigating.

A Brooklyn NYPD sergeant with more than 20 civilian complaints was arrested and charged after two on‑duty incidents in 2025, prompting a push by prosecutors to hold him accountable.

A Gothamist analysis found at least 712 unlicensed tow trucks operating in NYC and ties the surge to dangerous driving and a fatal Queens crash.

Zumper's neighborhood data names Parkchester the cheapest NYC neighborhood, with a median near $1,800 and big annual savings for renters who look beyond Manhattan.

National Grid and Con Edison reported some of their highest-ever gas deliveries during the Feb. cold snap. Utilities warn household bills will likely increase as usage and wholesale prices climbed.