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.

A 75-year-old man was killed by a semi-truck on the LIE while attending to his parked car; subsequent traffic delays impacted both the LIE and Northern State Parkway.

A man was stabbed on a Brooklyn Q train due to a verbal dispute, but his injuries are not life-threatening. The suspect is at large, with police investigating and asking witnesses for tips.

The MTA plans to retire orange-and-yellow seated subway cars by 2025, replacing them with modern R211 models despite some recent issues with the new cars.

The MTA is moving forward with a significant redesign of the Queens bus network, aiming to improve service with more routes and better alignment with rail services.

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is NYC libraries' most popular book of 2024, followed by Emily Henry's and Rebecca Yarros' novels.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $4 million settlement from Drizly for former delivery workers denied their tips, benefiting over 8,300 workers.

The NY Attorney General's report concluded that an officer's fatal shooting of Nathan Wood, who attacked with a hammer, was likely justifiable under state law.

The NYPD is seeking information on an individual involved in an act of anti-Semitic vandalism at a Brooklyn school. A reward is offered for any information leading to an arrest.

NYPD seeks public help in nabbing suspects for a series of robberies, including assaulting a senior with a wrench and a firearm-threatened home invasion, offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Matthew Halstead was indicted on 104 counts including child sex trafficking for alleged exploitation of a 16-year-old boy. The investigation by the Manhattan DA's Office and NYPD uncovered evidence of sexual assault and trafficking activities.

A grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione on terrorism charges for the alleged targeted killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown hotel.

James Stratford is appointed as the Executive Director of NYC's Young Men's Initiative, aiming to support young men of color with $30M in annual investments.