NYC's 988 mental health hotline and 911 dispatchers are facing potential layoffs and extreme workloads, risking service disruptions and caller assistance delays.

Argentinian-Americans in NYC mourn the death of Pope Francis at 88, recalling his impact and feeling a personal connection to the Buenos Aires-born pontiff.

New York and New England public figures mourn the death of Pope Francis at 88, highlighting his legacy and commitment to peace, the less fortunate, and inclusivity.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Catholic Charities distributed food to families in the Bronx on Holy Thursday, providing not just meals but dignity and choice.

NYC temporarily suspended fines for improper composting in buildings with fewer than 30 units, planning to focus on education before penalizing non-compliance. Larger buildings still face fines after repeated warnings.

A report reveals that Black and Hispanic families are subject to 81% of NYC child welfare investigations despite being less than half the population, and advocates decry this as overpolicing.

Ex-principal Jill Bloomberg's lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education for alleged retaliation over speaking out against racial discrimination can proceed, a judge ruled.

NYC's pilot program providing extended hours for preschoolers may lose funding, causing concern for working parents, while a remote work program for city workers is extended.

New York will fly flags at half-staff to honor the late former Representative John LaFalce, following Governor Kathy Hochul's directive for Monday, April 14.

Maria Fraterrigo, an 81-year-old grandmother, returned to NYC with her support parrot after Frontier Airlines initially barred the bird from their flight home from Puerto Rico.

NYC Council may pass a bill to double public restrooms in the city, improving access to these facilities with at least half publicly owned and an online map for easy location.

New Yorkers rally at City Hall against ICE's proposed return to Rikers Island, while City Council Speaker considers legal action against Mayor over sanctuary law violations.

New York City issued nearly 2,000 fines in the first week of enforcing new composting rules, aiming to boost organic waste separation among property owners.