NYC sold four winning Powerball tickets; one won $100,000 and three won $50,000 each. Locations include the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. The jackpot is now at $260 million.

The NYPD is seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Saraya Ayon, last seen near West 62nd Street on October 9, 2024. She is described as 5'3" with black hair and weighs 130 pounds.

A gang member pled guilty to the 2019 murder of Hector Cruz and other crimes, facing a potential life sentence with sentencing scheduled for March 4, 2025.

Leyenda cocktail bar is relocating after 10 years on Smith Street and is hosting a Christmas in July event, "Sleyenda," with themed cocktails and decorations.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is capping anesthesia coverage in NY, MO, and CT, which could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs for patients if surgeries exceed set limits.

NYC mandates annual parapet inspections for building safety, with compliance required by December 31, 2024. The rule exempts one- or two-family homes and buildings with barriers.

Entrepreneur John Cronin, who has Down syndrome, has built the world's largest online sock retailer, John's Crazy Socks, with a focus on inclusion and diversity in the workforce.

A 12-year-old girl's handcuffing at a Bronx school led to her family's outrage and potential legal action, amid claims of excessive duration and lack of explanation from officials.

Jury deliberations continue in the trial of Daniel Penny for manslaughter after the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway, but no verdict has been reached yet.

Bronx residents face hazardous living conditions, with one building lacking heat and elevator service, and another suffering from a collapse and looting, leading tenants to sue landlords over longstanding neglect and safety issues.

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Manhattan; police investigate evidence, including messages on casings.

NYC cancels New Year's Eve fireworks in Central and Prospect Parks due to drought, considering alternatives like a drone light show. Fire danger and low reservoir levels prompt the city to act cautiously.

Svetlana Dali, a Russian national, faces court in Brooklyn after allegedly stowing away on a flight from NYC to Paris.