Verizon resolved a nationwide service disruption and apologized, stating affected customers would receive credits. New York City advised using alternatives for emergency calls.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg proposes a ban on 3D-printed guns in New York and the US, with regulations to prevent firearm printing on 3D printers, also targeting the distribution of digital firearm blueprints.

NYPD seeks help to identify a suspect in a series of thefts targeting the disabled in Manhattan, with incidents on December 31, 2025, and January 1 and 9, 2026.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $60 million pilot program to expand child care access in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties, New York, aiming to create 1,000 new spots for young children.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction of James Bessell, Sr. for a $1 million Medicaid fraud scheme through his transportation company.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs Executive Order 11 to reduce the regulatory burden on NYC small businesses, with an inventory and cutback on fines and fees.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. indicts James Rizzo for two unprovoked attacks on women, announcing charges including Assault and Sexual Abuse. Rizzo has prior convictions and faces further charges related to burglaries and assaults.

Mitchaux Booker was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of his cousin Jallen McConnie, concluding the case with other family members already convicted.

A Rikers Island officer, an inmate, and the inmate's wife are charged with smuggling contraband into the jail, including tools, drugs, and engaging in wage theft.

New Yorkers face diverse weather this week, with snow chances and sunny days. A gale warning is issued for coastal waters. Temperatures vary, with potential snow over the weekend.

A 66-year-old man, Jean Victorin, died after being hit by an SUV on Staten Island. The driver was not arrested, and the NYPD continues to investigate.

New York artists can apply to paint sanitation trucks in the "Trucks of Art" program, with a $1,500 stipend and a focus on sustainability and civic themes.

The FDA has classified a cheese recall as Class I, with recalled Pecorino Romano potentially causing serious health issues, especially in at-risk groups, due to listeria contamination.