A Highbridge tenant’s viral TikTok shows freezing conditions inside 911 Walton Ave while HPD records list more than 100 violations and open no‑heat complaints.

Mayor Mamdani pulled back a rule that would have required six months of homelessness to qualify for low‑barrier safe‑haven beds after advocates pushed back. The move follows a deadly cold snap and a commissioner’s resignation.

The National Parks Service has removed the Pride flag from New York City's Stonewall National Monument, adhering to federal guidelines restricting unauthorized flags on NPS-managed flagpoles.

NYC nurses reach a tentative deal with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals, which includes salary increases and improved staffing ratios, but NewYork-Presbyterian remains in deadlock.

Penalties are imposed on NYC property owners for not clearing sidewalks after a historic snowstorm; nearly 800 fines were recently issued by DSNY, totaling over 3,500 since January 25.

A cold snap in NYC has caused 18 deaths, with Mayor Mamdani urging shelter use and the city expanding warming resources. Hypothermia, snowstorm effects, and transportation delays impact the city.

The NYC nurses' strike enters week five with some contract gains at Montefiore and ongoing talks at Mount Sinai, despite slow progress and the recent arrest of 13 nurses.

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn plans to offer human composting, starting in 2027, as an eco-friendly alternative to burials and cremation. However, some religious groups oppose the method.

Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann spoke at Brooklyn's Middle School 447 about combating hate, following an initial rejection of his visit due to political concerns.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes over from Cardinal Dolan as the leader of New York's archdiocese, marked by a symbolic ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

NYC Mayor Mamdani announced free tax preparation services for eligible residents to avoid high fees, emphasizing protection from predatory practices. The program supports those earning under $97,000 and includes various assistance options.

Mayor Mamdani opens a Safe Haven shelter in Lower Manhattan, managed by Breaking Ground, to aid 106 vulnerable citizens, accelerating the response to the winter emergency.

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.