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.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams presents the "Manhattan Plan" to build 100,000 new homes in Manhattan over the next decade, aiming to address the housing shortage.

New York's minimum wage will increase to $17 in NYC and $16 elsewhere on January 1, 2026, as part of a series of planned hikes with future adjustments tied to inflation.

Kyron Randall, 33, died at Rikers Island from a suspected allergic reaction, marking the facility's 15th death this year. He was awaiting trial for murder and the incident will be investigated.

The NYC medical examiner's office is launching a free genetic testing program for relatives of sudden death victims to prevent inherited disease deaths.

NYCHA's redevelopment in Chelsea faces pushback from senior residents and legal challenges, with Attorney General James urging a pause to ensure tenant understanding and representation.

Jury deliberation in Linda Sun's trial remains deadlocked despite the judge's request to continue, as she and her husband face charges of acting as Chinese agents and committing PPE fraud.

New Year's Eve security is tightened in Times Square due to threats, while other cities cancel festivities for safety reasons. The NYPD prepares extensively despite the trend towards private celebrations.

Holiday travel surge sees major hubs busy; AAA forecasts 120 million travelers. Advises best car travel times, notes potential congestion and high flight costs. Air travelers advised to unwrap gifts for TSA, and potential snow could cause delays.

A four-alarm fire in Williamsburg injured two residents and three firefighters; it spread to adjacent buildings and caused significant damage, leading to vacate orders for affected properties.