Retired FDNY Chief Lillian Bonsignore is poised to become FDNY's next commissioner, making her the first openly gay and second female leader in the department's history.

New York City buys 48 acres in Westchester to protect its drinking water supply, making it the city's costliest watershed land deal ever at $12 million.

NYC Christmas tree vendors offer late-season discounts, amid moderate sales increases and economic pressures. A documentary, "The Merchants of Joy," explores their competitive struggles.

Thieves stole $50,000 worth of toys from the nonprofit Toys of Hope in Long Island, meant for underprivileged children. The community is rallying to replace them.

A Queens family disputes the NYPD's account of their son's fatal shooting, arguing against the claim he charged at officers with a box cutter. They demand transparency and an investigation.

Armani Charles was charged with a hate crime for stabbing a man near a Brooklyn Jewish Center, amid antisemitic remarks. Victim Elias Rosner survived and credits martial arts training for his defense.

In East Harlem, a scaffold collapse led to the death of a woman after she was hit by a garbage truck. Officials are looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

New York seniors and disabled individuals face challenges adapting to the MTA's transition from MetroCard to OMNY, with concerns about mobility, technology use, and security risks. The MTA is providing in-person help for balance transfers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul selected Heatherwood Communities to develop mixed-income housing on derelict state land in East Farmingdale, aiming to provide 495 residential units.

A federal judge ruled in favor of NY Attorney General Letitia James to continue funding for school-based mental health services, which Trump's administration tried to cut.

Brooklyn man "Spectacular" indicted for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl, facing a 27-count indictment including child sex trafficking and related crimes.

Mercedes-Benz settles for nearly $150M over emissions cheating and misleading consumers, as enforced by a coalition of state attorneys general led by New York's Letitia James.

New York area is expecting a mix of rain and snow with less than one inch of snow accumulation and mild temperatures, as per the National Weather Service.