Sarah Lin received the Future Woman of Distinction award for her efforts to make movie theaters accessible for the deaf, earning the Gold Star medal from the Girl Scouts.

The Times Square New Year's Eve Wishing Wall in NYC is back, allowing people to post wishes that will become part of the confetti during the ball drop.

The article discusses the presence of 672,000 undocumented immigrants in New York State and the tensions around some being considered 'criminal', reflecting the complex immigration issues in NYC.

NYC is closing seven more migrant shelters due to a decrease in new arrivals, affecting 1,800 rooms, even as 56,600 migrants remain in the city system.

The family of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American held by Hamas, pleas for his release after a propaganda video surfaces. They await action from global leaders.

Park Slope held its 15th annual holiday tree lighting event with activities and a call to support local businesses, coinciding with Small Business Saturday.

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was removed from his parish duties after an inquiry showed he made unauthorized financial transactions totaling close to $2M.

A Bronx lottery player won $35,033 in the TAKE 5 draw the day before Thanksgiving, with the winning ticket sold at a local bodega. The winner has one year to claim the prize.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $514 million for the upcoming draw, with excitement growing as this is the fourth time the prize has exceeded half a billion this year.

NYC expands public delivery lockers to 19 locations to prevent package theft and ease delivery traffic, with the DOT noting the system's security and the environmental benefits of reduced truck congestion.

NYC officials may close the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter amid concerns about Trump administration policies and the need to relocate 2,000 asylum-seekers.

New York City communities gear up for Thanksgiving through events providing food and clothing to those in need, reflecting a push against food insecurity.

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello of a Brooklyn church has been removed from duties following the filming of a provocative music video and investigation into financial misconduct.