New Yorkers celebrated the 19th annual 'Good Riddance Day' in Times Square, publicly disposing of negative memories from 2025 and setting positive intentions for 2026.

Police have taken a male suspect into custody after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Central Park. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man shot himself in Manhattan and falsely claimed an assailant attacked him, provoking a manhunt. He's in critical but stable condition and may face weapon and false reporting charges.

New York City faces a wet and windy end to the year, with the National Weather Service forecasting rain and a significant drop in daytime temperatures, plus the possibility of snow mid-next-week.

A CVS worker was fatally stabbed on Christmas; a suspect was charged with second-degree murder. Police and the victim's family criticized CVS's delay in releasing surveillance footage.

A 27-foot Buddha sculpture by Tuan Andrew Nguyen is scheduled for the High Line in Manhattan for spring 2026 as a tribute to the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban.

A family of four lost their home and one person was injured in a Long Beach house fire on Friday night, with firefighters from multiple departments responding to the blaze.

Fatal shooting in Bronx NYCHA building claims life of 15-year-old Eric Aitken and injures a 14-year-old; no arrests made. Community members demand increased safety measures.

Bronx residents at Mitchel Houses are still dealing with the aftermath of a gas explosion months ago, as cooking gas service has not yet been restored.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a subway slashing incident in Manhattan. A 38-year-old man was injured after a verbal dispute escalated on December 20. The assailant fled and remains at large.

Bronx authorities are investigating the death of a 4-year-old girl found unconscious; she later died at the hospital. Family identification and cause of death are pending, with no arrests made.

The article details diverse weather forecasts across New York City's boroughs, highlighting potential hazardous conditions, rain probabilities, temperature fluctuations, and weather advisories for the final days of 2025.

The NYC Council plans to override Mayor Adams' veto of a bill to allow sex abuse survivors to sue the city, which may cost the city $1 billion. The veto is criticized for ignoring survivor rights and fiscal concerns not previously raised.