A Brownsville family remembered Jonathan Pender after he died of hypothermia during New York City's late‑January cold snap; the case has renewed scrutiny of the city's outreach.

Roosevelt Schools Supt. Shawn Wightman flew to San Marcos, Guatemala, at his own expense to hand a diploma to a former student who missed graduation after ICE detention. The visit capped months of efforts by educators to recognize his achievement.

About 300 nurses at Staten Island University Hospital are planning a strike over wages and staffing, adding a local edge to New York’s broader nurse labor fights.

The Governing Body said members may now choose to have their own blood drawn and stored for planned surgery, while still forbidding transfusions from other donors.

A Bushwick NYCHA resident says powdery black mold, torn floors and closed repair tickets left her apartment unlivable and sick; NYCHA crews later began cleanup and points residents to the court‑appointed ombudsperson.

Yonkers Public Schools will reassess the Cesar E. Chavez School name after a New York Times investigation alleged abuse by the labor leader. The district says it will review naming policy and honor those who have come forward.

A Flushing school bus detour turned a 15‑minute ride into a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour scare for some elementary students, families say.

A Queens mother has sued ACS after child‑welfare workers removed her 11‑month‑old breastfed baby on Jan. 4, 2024 and kept the child five days without a court order, the complaint says. The suit says caseworkers found no safety concerns at the home.

Incarnation School in Washington Heights will close at the end of the 2025–26 school year, leaving students and parents scrambling for next steps. The Archdiocese cited sustainability concerns.

A Bronx public school student detained by ICE for nearly 10 months was released Wednesday and will return home, his lawyers said.

Tenants say front-door locks at a Bedford Ave building have been broken for months, prompting HPD violations and a scheduled repair by management.

A Manhattan Ulta salon is facing a lawsuit after patrons say employees refused their hair type. The complaint seeks damages and court‑ordered training.

Magnolia Gardens in Flushing opens as a 90‑unit transitional shelter and will reserve pet‑friendly units while offering on‑site services and priority placements for local families.