Michelle Fitzsimmons becomes the first female Deputy Chief in FDNY history, leading the department's advancements and diversity during a promotion ceremony.

New York City will introduce the "465" area code in 2026 to accommodate increased phone number demand in several boroughs. Existing numbers won't change.

The book "Brooklynites" explores the history of Black residents in 19th-century Brooklyn, once a slaveholding area. It highlights their resilience, while a contemporary initiative by Outlandish connects Black New Yorkers with nature.

The Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, led by Manhattan DA Bragg, expands into Hell's Kitchen to bolster public safety and quality of life through collaborative efforts among various groups.

Peter Stein, head of the lifeguard supervisors' union Local 508, retired before a disciplinary trial. He was accused of improper leadership and fostering dysfunction that contributed to NYC staffing shortages at swimming pools.

New York landmarks were lit in yellow for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as Governor Hochul honored the 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust.

NYC's skyline will light up yellow for International Holocaust Remembrance Day as per Mayor Adams' announcement, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

"Anne Frank The Exhibition" opens in Manhattan, featuring over 100 items reflecting life in the secret annex, marking 80 years since Auschwitz's liberation.

Coss Marte, a former inmate, has built two successful businesses, CONBODY, a fitness program, and ConBud, a recreational marijuana dispensary, demonstrating personal redemption and commitment to social justice in NYC.

The proposed 2,200-bed migrant shelter in the South Bronx faces opposition from the community and officials, citing concerns of burdening the area. Mayor Adams defends the plan as part of the city's crisis response.

President Trump rolls back transgender protections, undoing federal diversity and inclusion programs, and bars taxpayer funds for gender transition services.

Protests with various messages, including anti-Trump and pro-Palestinian stances, were held in Manhattan on Inauguration Day, with over a thousand people marching.

New York City honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events focused on community service and civil rights history, including meal prep and museum exhibits, while also noting political tensions.