Brooklyn's historic Ferdinando's Focacceria has permanently closed due to unforeseen circumstances, with 75-year-old owner Buffa citing health challenges. Sal Lamboglia will reimagine the space, honoring its past.

A dispute exists over who created the March Madness bracket pool, with a Staten Island bar and a Kentucky postal worker both claiming origin in the 1970s.

Manhattan's 264th St. Patrick's Day Parade is set to take place with 2 million people expected, street closures, and added trains. It will be broadcast live for those who can't attend.

The NYC Council approved a project to transform parking lots at Citi Field into an entertainment complex with a casino, generating jobs and providing public green space.

Marco Rubio supports continuing to revoke visas and green cards of those the U.S. deems threats, following Mahmoud Khalil's arrest for Palestinian activism.

NYC's effort to tackle homelessness and mental health issues faces scrutiny, with $3.5 million spent to clear 2,300 encampments resulting in only 114 people moved to shelters. Mayor Adams promises $650 million in new funding to improve the situation.

NYPD seeks a suspect after a man was set on fire in Times Square and is critically injured. The attack appears non-random, with both men possibly acquainted.

NYC district attorneys are training retailers to issue trespass notices, turning repeat shoplifting into felonies, aiming to counteract bail reforms and reduce retail theft. Critics fear this criminalizes poverty and undermines state reforms.

An FDNY firefighter is in critical condition after a cardiac arrest at a Brooklyn fire; two others and two civilians were injured, and seven residents displaced. The fire's cause is under investigation.

The NYPD is seeking public help via social media to find individuals linked to Bronx robberies, emphasizing the boldness of the crimes and urging tip submissions.

New York mourns former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who passed away at 87. Governor Hochul orders flags at half-staff to honor her 32-year service in the House.

New York's weather is expected to clear up after morning showers, with temperatures reaching the upper 50s and dropping slightly as the day progresses. The week will bring a mix of sun and possible showers, with no hazardous weather anticipated.

Flu cases and hospitalizations are dropping in New York, signaling a possible end to a severe flu season. Health experts still advise getting vaccinated, as flu A strains dominate and the season hasn't officially ended.