Brooklyn federal workers received aid from a food giveaway as the government shutdown continues, while officials and food pantries address the increased demand for food assistance and the future of SNAP benefits.

NYC Mayor Adams announced on Veterans Day a policy to increase affordable housing set-asides for city workers and veterans from 5% to 10% in Housing Connect lotteries.

The Transport Workers Union filed a $1M lawsuit against NYCLASS, accusing them of a smear campaign against carriage horse drivers and alleging real estate motives behind their activism.

New York City's Veterans Day Parade, on November 11, will be the nation's largest, featuring over 20,000 participants. Street closures in Manhattan are expected. Veterans can enjoy freebies, such as ferry rides and museum entry.

The Rockefeller Center in Manhattan heralds the holiday season with the arrival of a 75-foot Norway Spruce from East Greenbush, New York, for its Christmas celebrations.

Governor Hochul assures New Yorkers that SNAP benefits will be dispersed despite a Supreme Court block. Confusion arises from contrasting court rulings and USDA messages regarding the funding.

A boiler explosion at a Bronx NYCHA complex left over 3,000 residents without cooking gas for weeks. Investigations reveal a history of compliance failures within NYCHA's infrastructure.

New York Governor Hochul signed the "Jack Reid Law" requiring private schools to implement anti-bullying policies in honor of a teen who died by suicide after being bullied.

Ye met Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York and apologized, blaming bipolar disorder and saying he felt “profound remorse.” The meeting, shared online by the rabbi, is a public attempt to rebuild trust after months of antisemitic outbursts.

Residents of Isaacs Houses in Yorkville vote on the future management and funding of their complex, choosing between joining a trust, the PACT program, or staying under current public housing status.

California enhances financial aid for crime victims, with Governor Hochul raising funeral cost caps and offering more for scam victims and crime scene cleanup.

The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-year-old Norway Spruce, is set to arrive in Manhattan and will be decorated with over 50,000 LEDs and a Swarovski star.

New York's strict "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban in schools has led to increased student interaction and classroom engagement, with fewer digital distractions and a revival of traditional activities.