A humpback whale was spotted under Brooklyn Bridge, a rare sighting confirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard, drawing attention and caution from onlookers and researchers alike.

A new New York law requires landlords to notify tenants within 72 hours of a bed bug infestation, focusing on those in proximity to affected units. The law aims to improve tenant welfare and landlord responsibility.

Rudy Giuliani claims financial distress in court, where he's facing a collection proceeding for a $146 million defamation judgment over unfounded election fraud claims. His assets are restrained, including surrendering luxury items.

Old Homestead Steakhouse in NYC offers the world's most expensive cranberry sauce, priced at $195 per dollop, featuring luxury ingredients like white truffle and 24k gold flakes.

A man was charged with animal cruelty after 11 malnourished dogs, two testing positive for cocaine, were found in a hazardous home in Centereach, Long Island.

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC for "medical negligence" at Rikers Island, claiming inadequate medical care despite serious health issues. He seeks $5 million in damages for what his lawyer calls "cruel and unusual punishment."

New York authorities dismantled an international theft ring responsible for nearly $2 million in retail theft, with five arrests and over 50,000 items recovered.

NYC officials may close the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter amid concerns about Trump administration policies and the need to relocate 2,000 asylum-seekers.

A man was sucker-punched on a Manhattan-bound N train following an argument about personal space. The suspect, Timothy Barbee, was arrested and charged with assault. The incident raises concerns about subway safety.

A fight near Grand Street Campus High School in Brooklyn led to the recovery of a gun; no serious injuries occurred, and the investigation is ongoing.

The first fully robotic double lung transplant has been successfully performed at NYU Langone Health by Dr. Stephanie H. Chang using the Da Vinci Xi system.

Rayshawn Weir has been indicted on charges of first-degree rape, stalking, and unlawful imprisonment for abusing a teenage girl over a year, starting from when she was 15.

The article describes New York City's weather forecast for Thanksgiving with clouds and rain predicted citywide, and clears up post-holiday with a chilly but sunny weekend ahead.