An inmate, Ramel Powell, died at Rikers Island, making it the first death in NYC's correction system this year. An investigation is underway, with an overdose suspected.

Over 100 firefighters battle a multi-alarm fire at Arca Cristiana church in Bushwick, Brooklyn with no injuries reported.

A NYC Sanitation supervisor, Steven Taylor, is indicted for allegedly filing over $21,000 in false timesheets, taking unauthorized breaks, and issuing summonses without witnessing violations.

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to six years for sexually abusing a patient during a clinic visit in 2018. His conviction included third-degree sexual abuse and other charges.

A New York doctor faces legal challenges from Texas and Louisiana for mailing abortion pills, despite NY's shield law protecting such actions post-Roe v. Wade overturn.

NYU Langone Hospital nurses in Brooklyn may strike on March 1st over demands for higher pay and improved staffing, with 8,000 staffing grievances filed over the past three years.

Alinea's pop-up at Brooklyn's Olmsted sold out, featuring their famous dishes. The 20-year anniversary tour, also stopping in Miami and Beverly Hills, combines local flavors with their signature avant-garde cuisine.

The Trump administration halted NYC's congestion pricing plan, which had been reducing traffic, sparking a dispute over traffic management and funding.

Cuts to the WTC Health Program by the Trump administration have triggered concerns over delayed care for 9/11 responders, prompting calls for reversal.

Officers fatally shot a 79-year-old man who pointed a gun at them outside a Queens precinct; the man was earlier reported missing and in mental decline.

A Brooklyn house featured in TV and commercials, located at 28 Wellington Ct., is for sale at $2.3 million. Owners Jason and Crystal Marks are downsizing and the home boasts historic and modern features.

Deaza Barkley, a 17-year-old student, fell victim to gun violence in Queens, the issue she addressed in a school project. Mourners held a vigil to remember her life and aspirations.

National Geographic's "No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski" explores the cultural heritage and family recipes of celebrities. The six-part series showcases emotional culinary journeys, generating a feast for the soul.