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.

NYC's Department of Sanitation is considering using drones to enforce trash laws and improve cleanliness, but the idea faces criticism over privacy and effectiveness concerns.

NYC property owners are warned to clear snow from sidewalks by 11 a.m. Monday or face fines, following a storm that ended at 2:30 a.m. Non-compliance could result in a $150 penalty for the first offense.

A GOBankingRates study highlights the stark costs of retirement in the U.S., with states like Hawaii needing over $2 million in savings. Fredonia, NY, offers an affordable alternative with a rich cultural retirement lifestyle.

New York City honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with events such as a Harlem church gathering and the Brooklyn Academy of Music tribute; banks close for the federal holiday.

All Hallows High School in the South Bronx is closing in June 2025 due to financial difficulties and the need for extensive repairs, ending its 115-year history.

Brooklyn Book Bodega is offering free books for those over age 10 on January 18, requiring an appointment. The event supports literacy and educational outcomes.