NYC proposes rezoning Midtown for 10,000 new apartments, including affordable units, to address the housing crisis and rejuvenate the area post-pandemic. Critics question its benefits for low-income residents.

Mayor Adams addressed New York's immigrant fears over increased enforcement, reaffirming the city's support and commitment to protect all residents, documented or undocumented.

Mayor Adams' budget is criticized for underfunding rental assistance, facing a $500M shortfall in CityFHEPS, which may worsen NYC's homelessness crisis.

NYPD seeks public help in identifying two suspects in a knife-point robbery of a 15-year-old in Manhattan, offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Brooklyn Charter School offers a 12-hour school day, aiding parents with childcare and finances, while the city considers a costly expansion of school playground hours.

Former NYPD officer Tyler Paul is sentenced for a fatal car crash that killed Kawan Edwards. He received concurrent sentences for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Assault charges.

Jason Sargeant was indicted on charges including attempted murder after a violent, unprovoked attack in Grand Central Subway Station on Christmas Eve.

New York City secures $48 million to replace benefits for 95,000 households affected by electronic theft, as Mayor Adams recalls the personal significance of the issue.

Brian Rodriguez pleaded guilty to squatting and renting out a home in Flushing, Queens. Homeowner Adele Andaloro's property dispute led to Rodriguez facing a two-year sentence and national attention.

Deborah Finck, a mother from Staten Island with 3 sets of twins and social media fame, died at age 57 from cancer.

NYPD seeks information on nine suspects for stabbing, robbing a teen in Parkchester; victim is stable. A reward is offered for tips leading to their arrest.

NYC restores $48M to victims of benefits theft; faces challenges after federal SNAP replacement benefits expired.

The criminal case against Queens squatter Brian Rodriguez has been adjourned until July, with evidence gathering ongoing in the high-profile squatting incident.