A man was shot multiple times in a Bronx building on New Year's Day and was hospitalized in stable condition. The NYPD is investigating; no arrests have been made.

Multiple departments fought a fire at a North Amityville building, where an unknown substance leaked, and three people, including two firefighters, were injured.

The MetroCard, a staple of NYC’s transit for over 30 years, has been phased out, with the last sale on New Year's Day, as the city transitions to the OMNY tap-to-pay system.

NYC subway and bus fares increase to $3, with the MTA transitioning to the OMNY system and capping weekly charges at $35 after 12 rides. Express buses now cost $7.25; $2 OMNY cards will come into effect.

Governor Hochul introduces tax relief and wage increases to alleviate the financial burden on New Yorkers, including cutting state income taxes on tipped income, reducing tax rates, expanding the child tax credit, and raising the minimum wage.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani begins his term with two executive orders, revoking post-September 2024 orders for a fresh start and appointing five Deputy Mayors.

Mayor Mamdani of NYC signed three executive orders to enhance tenant protections and address the housing crisis, appointing Cea Weaver as Director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants.

Cold weekend expected in NYC with low 30s temperatures and a slight chance of snow; warming trend to mid-40s by Wednesday. No hazardous weather warnings issued.

New York anticipates a universal childcare program, spearheaded by Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul, which may involve a tax hike on workers earning over $25,000 to fund the $8 billion initiative.

The NHL Winter Classic will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers in Florida's first outdoor game on Jan. 2 at Miami's loanDepot park.

News outlets reported that New Yorkers started 2026 with the NYRR Midnight Run in Central Park. Over 4,300 people, including news anchors Sam Ryan and Liz Cho, ran the 4-mile course, combining fitness and celebration with a race party and fireworks.

A hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day left one man dead and another critically injured. The driver of a white SUV fled after striking both men and is being sought by authorities.

A Queens apartment fire left one person burned; its cause remains under investigation. Lithium-ion batteries were found but not linked to the fire yet. Another fire in Queens hospitalized one person; the cause is unknown.