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.

Chen Jinping pleads guilty to operating an illegal Chinese government police station in Manhattan, aiming at surveilling the Chinese diaspora, not promoting public safety.

New York City's weather forecast for Christmas week predicts temperatures in the 40s with potential rain and snow, affecting holiday plans across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is spotted filming his role as Santa for Amazon Studios' "The Man with the Bag" in New York City, showcasing a new festive look.

NY AG Letitia James distributed 3,300 cans of baby formula to Rochester families following a settlement with companies that hiked prices during the 2022 shortage.

A homeowner in Scotchtown, NY, found a complete mastodon jaw and other bone fragments in their backyard, a significant archaeological discovery for the region.

A 12-year-old boy in the Bronx shot himself in the foot with a gun and was taken to the hospital. The incident is under investigation and the boy is not cooperating with police. No arrests have been made.

NYC's relative cost of living has dropped to its lowest since 2008, being only 12.5% above the national average, while inflation rates slightly decline.

SL Green proposes a Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, facing mixed reactions, with significant support and opposition from local businesses and the theater community.

Chef Flynn McGarry is set to open a new restaurant, Cove, in Manhattan in fall 2025, while the wine bar LaLou in Prospect Heights announces its closure due to industry challenges.

Bar Pisellino in the West Village expands, adding a retail shop and more space while maintaining its Italian bar ambiance, part of owners Williams and Sodi's growing culinary ventures.

The MTA is considering fare hikes for NYC transit and implementing congestion pricing, while also planning to procure new subway cars. Residents are rallying against these changes.

Congress is poised to pass legislation setting a national safety standard for lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires, included in a budget bill with bipartisan support.