An 88-year-old woman is in critical condition after being rescued from an apartment fire on Bennett Avenue in Washington Heights. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A report by NYC's Economic Development Corporation anticipates AI's positive impact on the city's economy in 2025, with growth in startups and jobs, but also acknowledges possible job displacements.

NYC Councilmember Vickie Paladino hinted at using laser pointers to damage congestion pricing cameras, igniting legal and ethical debate. MTA Chair condemns such acts as the system faces scrutiny.

Jesse Armstrong was sentenced to 15 years for the fatal stabbing of Allen Stanford at a Dave & Buster's in Times Square, as detailed by the Manhattan DA's office.

Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a $379.5 million fund to support crime victims in New York, compensating for federal funding cuts. Applications are open for entities aiding survivors.

NYC boroughs face chilly conditions with strong winds, as NWS forecasts sunny skies and near-freezing temperatures, but no hazardous weather warnings are in effect.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been appointed to lead the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2026 election cycle, after successfully getting reelected and intending to apply her winning campaign strategies on a national level.

Anthony Regis-Ash has been extradited from Trinidad and Tobago to Brooklyn to face charges for the 2021 murder of Sharif Richards.

Two Indian chemical companies and an executive were indicted in Brooklyn for conspiring to export fentanyl precursors to the U.S., with the executive detained pending trial.

Jacob Chetrit, a prominent NYC real estate investor, has died at 69, leaving behind a significant impact on the industry through the Chetrit Group and his nationwide ventures.

NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams address public safety concerns amid a surge in subway crimes, despite an overall crime rate decline. More officers will patrol high-crime stations, with NYPD expansion plans underway.

The Three Kings Day parade in East Harlem, hosted by El Museo del Barrio Museum, featured music, costumes, and honored the Wise Men with crowds enjoying the event and concluding activities.

An early morning fire in East New York, Brooklyn, injured two and involved 138 firefighters. The blaze started in a vacant building and spread to adjacent houses.