A 42-foot inflatable Santa in Farmingdale has become a local spectacle, visible from over a third of a mile, anchoring holiday spirit in the neighborhood.

A woman bypassed security at JFK Airport and boarded a Delta flight to Paris without a ticket or ID. She was discovered mid-flight and detained upon landing.

The Empire State Building will shine in autumn colors for Thanksgiving, as reported by Time Out New York, adding to the city's festive atmosphere alongside the Macy's Parade.

Jose Perez from Brooklyn highlights the maternal health crisis after his wife's death, emphasizing the racial disparities in NYC's healthcare, as city officials and health experts respond to the issue.

The New York State Parks agency is recruiting officer trainees to ensure safety in parks, with a focus on diversity and female representation, offering a competitive starting salary.

A NYCHA worker was charged with reckless endangerment and assault after a multi-car crash in Brooklyn and leaving the scene, where a pregnant woman was among the victims.

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail for the third time as he awaits his 2025 sex trafficking trial, despite offering a $50 million bail package. Judge Subramanian cited risks of intimidation and violence.

NYPD is seeking information on a Bronx assault where a 65-year-old woman was shot in the leg; they offer a $3,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest.

NYC expands public delivery lockers to 19 locations to prevent package theft and ease delivery traffic, with the DOT noting the system's security and the environmental benefits of reduced truck congestion.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for a deadly shooting near the Bronx courthouse, which resulted in a 29-year-old man's death from a chest wound. The circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

Shevaughn Legall was charged with assaulting and choking an MTA bus driver in Brooklyn, but was released on supervised release, sparking criticism from MTA officials.

A 15-year-old girl was shot in the thigh in Harlem and walked ten blocks to seek help. She is recovering, and the NYPD is investigating with no suspects yet.

NYPD seeks a suspect for forcibly touching a 15-year-old girl in Queens, offering a $3,500 reward for information.