Salt used to de-ice Brooklyn streets has damaged underground power cables, causing outages for about 2,000 residents in neighborhoods like Boerum Hill and Park Slope.

NYC faced widespread subway delays during rush hour, affecting multiple train lines due to mechanical issues and an incident on the 7 train. LIRR also experienced delays from a switch malfunction.

New Yorkers are preparing for cold weather, with chilly wind chills forecasted by the National Weather Service. Each borough faces cold temperatures, and no hazardous weather is expected soon, but colder conditions are anticipated over the weekend.

Power outages plague Brooklyn neighborhoods amid freezing temperatures, with restoration efforts hampered by snow and road salt. Residents face discomfort as Con Edison works on repairs and officials push for support.

NYC public schools are establishing new rules for AI use, addressing concerns from parents and educators about privacy and the authenticity of students' work, with some schools creating their own AI policies in the interim.

Woman's dismembered remains found in a bag in a NYCHA building basement in Brooklyn; NYPD investigating with no identity or cause of death released yet.

The New York City area expects sunny days with occasional snow and cold temperatures, as per the National Weather Service forecasts for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. No hazardous weather is anticipated.

A 65-year-old e-bike rider was killed in a collision with an FDNY ambulance in Brooklyn; the driver and two EMTs were injured but stable. Authorities are investigating the incident.

New York faces a week of sub-zero wind chills and potential snow, with advisories for cold weather, coastal floods, and strong winds impacting land and maritime activities.

New York restaurants and activists are joining a general strike against ICE raids, with some closing in solidarity and others hosting events to support immigrant rights organizations.

NYC Health Department reports a decline in flu cases with 143,000 infections, predominantly in children. Urges continued vigilance with vaccinations and hygiene as flu season persists.

Members of a Queens sex trafficking ring receive prison terms of 25 to 35 years for coercive trafficking of minors.

Steven LaBianca was sentenced to 12 years for minor enticement and child pornography, following a guilty plea in September 2024 in Brooklyn federal court.