The NYPD is implementing extensive security measures for the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, involving uniformed and undercover officers, drones, and barriers, with no credible threats reported.

New York City invests $3 million in a Latino studies curriculum for public schools, reflecting the heritage of 42% Hispanic students, with aims to tackle issues of representation and inclusion. Launch expected in three years.

Charles Dolan, cable TV pioneer and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98 from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy in media, sports, and philanthropy.

NYC's Department of Sanitation encourages residents to responsibly recycle their Christmas trees, advocating for curbside composting and participation in the city's Mulchfest event.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, with no winners since September, and is set for the next draw with a cash option of $516.1 million.

A New York holiday market was hit by a devastating fire, impacting 18 vendors. A GoFundMe campaign aids recovery while the community reflects on lost camaraderie.

NYC's St. John the Divine and St. Patrick's cathedrals held Christmas Eve services, signaling optimism and continuing long-standing traditions amidst packed pews.

The article outlines the operational schedules of NYC's services, stores, and public transit on Christmas Day, noting closures of major retailers, flexible hours for some pharmacies, and a Sunday schedule for public transit.

NYC's tourism is near a record high with 65 million visitors in 2024, boosting the economy and creating jobs, according to Mayor Eric Adams and tourism head Julie Coker.

Hundreds of Santa letters are sent to a NYC apartment, spurring the nonprofit "Miracle on 22nd Street" which connects needy families with benefactors. The mysterious tradition inspired a Tina Fey project.

The Riverside Church's Weekday School in Harlem is closing due to factors like free pre-K and low enrollment, prompting community opposition and concerns over local childcare shortages.

NYC's relative cost of living has dropped to its lowest since 2008, being only 12.5% above the national average, while inflation rates slightly decline.

A married attorney couple, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo, are representing high-profile defendants Luigi Mangione and Sean "Diddy" Combs, respectively, in separate criminal cases.