A man and a woman were killed in a stabbing at A&A Italian Deli in Bethpage, New York; a male suspect is in custody, with motives under investigation.

16-year-old basketball prospect Nana Donkor was shot and hospitalized with a bullet in his spine in Brooklyn, with no arrests yet; the incident has jeopardized his athletic future.

NYC housing discrimination complaints take over two years to resolve on average, as per a state comptroller's report, highlighting systemic issues and delays.

Lacrosse coach Liam Gleason of Siena University died at age 41 after an accident at home. He recently led Siena to a MAAC title and was honored as MAAC's 2025 coach of the year.

Luigi Mangione attended a New York court hearing, on the anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, where evidence including a handgun and a notebook were contested by his defense.

A fire engulfed several floors of a Bronx high-rise, injuring one person; firefighters swiftly controlled the blaze with the cause under investigation.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC was lit, drawing a crowd to kick off the holiday season. The 75-foot Norway Spruce, adorned with over 50,000 LEDs, will remain illuminated into the New Year.

An NYPD officer breached sanctuary city laws by setting up alerts on individuals sought by immigration authorities, triggering a call for policy reforms to ensure compliance.

The MTA will reroute the F and M subway lines between Manhattan and Queens to reduce overcrowding and improve reliability during peak hours on weekdays.

A ShopRite employee was charged with arson for starting a fire in the store, causing $100,000 in damages. No injuries occurred due to a customer's intervention.

Willie Hart was sentenced to 22 years to life for murdering his girlfriend Candace Woodruff, as stated by Suffolk County DA. Trial evidence included surveillance of a struggle in Hart's truck.

Governor Hochul announces the groundbreaking of East Adams Phase I, a $102 million, 132-unit energy-efficient housing project in Syracuse, as part of the city's neighborhood transformation plan.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $68 million plan to improve flood mitigation in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, turning the area into a tool for climate resilience with construction set to start in 2029.