Times Square unveiled seven-foot-tall "2025" numerals, which will be lit by energy-efficient LEDs and displayed for public viewing until December 23, symbolizing the city's future and New Year's celebrations.

The MTA plans to increase fares and tolls, with possible base fare rising to $3 by 2025, alongside implementing congestion pricing with most drivers paying $9 to enter certain zones.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an additional 250 National Guard troops to increase subway security in NYC, making a total of 1,000, amid both praise and criticism.

New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed unauthorized officer transfers and Mayor Eric Adams ordered a review to reassign officers to street patrols. Critics argue this overlooks officer burnout and staffing issues.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former adviser to NYC Mayor Adams, surrendered to prosecutors on bribery charges related to facilitating services for two businessmen.

NYPD detectives await in Pennsylvania to transport Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, back to New York to face charges.

Suspected drug dealer involved in a high-speed police chase in Greenwich Village hits and seriously injures a cyclist before abandoning the stolen car.

The NYPD seeks tips on a Bronx robbery where a suspect stole $320 at gunpoint on Dec. 11. They offer a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

A shelter guard in Manhattan was indicted for sexually abusing two children at a shelter, with charges including sexual abuse and endangering welfare.

Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation focused on constructing 80,000 new homes and improving New York City's flood and sewer infrastructure, part of a commitment to affordable housing and urban development.

Officials unveiled the new 116th Precinct Station House in Southeast Queens, a project valued at $105 million meant to improve police response times and community relations.

David Cruz from Brooklyn receives a 25-year to life sentence for the 2015 fatal shooting of William Perez in East New York as announced by DA Eric Gonzalez.

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace will resign from his position in the Eastern District of New York on January 10, 2025; Carolyn Pokorny will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney.