A former GE executive was convicted of fraud and identity theft involving falsified documents to illicitly secure funds from a $1.1 billion GE loan to the Angolan Government.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected in New York City, with 100% chance of heavy rain and winds. Temperatures will be in the 50s with conditions improving by the weekend. A Coastal Flood Advisory is also in effect.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams will resign before Trump's inauguration. Trump plans to nominate ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton for the position, stirring mixed reactions due to his lack of prosecutorial experience.

The CEO of AllHere, Joanna Smith-Griffin, was indicted for fraud and identity theft, accused of misleading investors about the company's finances and contracts.

Hani’s Bakery and Café has opened in the East Village, offering American desserts with international influences, created by Miro and Shilpa Uskokovic.

Members of a Queens-based sex trafficking ring were convicted of charges including sex trafficking conspiracy and assaults in-aid-of racketeering, following a federal trial in Brooklyn.

Hotelier Sam Chang sells a Holiday Inn Express in Manhattan for nearly $60 million, indicating a move towards retirement with a series of property sales.

Central Park's roads are being redesigned to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, including repaving and lane redefinitions, with plans to start by summer 2025.

A 14-year-old girl was stabbed in the Bronx; the NYPD seeks a female suspect with an afro, last seen heading east on Westchester Ave. The teen is in stable condition at Harlem Hospital.

Over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, marking a record high and highlighting a growing social crisis in the city.

The Miracle-Ear Foundation collaborates with Jewish groups to provide free hearing aids to Holocaust survivors in Brooklyn, improving their quality of life.

Manhattan authorities search for a man who allegedly assaulted an elderly woman on the Upper East Side. No arrests made; the investigation is ongoing.

A bus tour in NYC takes participants to iconic Christmas movie locations for $58, featuring "Elf" and "Home Alone 2" sites, with guided commentary and holiday window displays.