Flower Shop in SoHo offers long-lasting felt flowers, creating artful bouquets that don't require water. Co-founders CJ and Pamela Hendry established the store following successful pop-ups.

A federal judge upheld New York's law preventing ICE from arresting immigrants at state courthouses, rejecting the Trump administration's lawsuit against it.

The driver who killed a mother and two children in Brooklyn is due for sentencing, facing 3-9 years after a plea deal; she had a history of traffic violations.

An NYPD sergeant faces charges for posing as an ICE officer in a revenge scheme against a woman who spurned him. He pleaded not guilty and was suspended without pay.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to offer reemployment to former NYC workers fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with no back pay, amid staffing shortages.

NYPD searches for teenagers linked to two robberies near the 63rd Precinct, involving thefts from young boys on November 7, 2025. Public assistance is requested.

NY Governor Hochul announces $10 million for animal shelter improvements statewide, emphasizing care and welfare for companion animals through infrastructure upgrades. Applications for funding close on January 30, 2026.

New York AG Letitia James secured approval for Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan, part of a $7.4 billion settlement addressing the opioid crisis and removing the Sackler family from the business.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and DYCD announced a plan to expand after-school programs, adding 10,000 seats by 2026 and investing $21 million for 184,000 students.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Oddo announced new sidewalk shed designs to improve safety and aesthetics in the city, aiming for implementation by 2026.

Two men were arrested for using a smoke shop as a front for drug trafficking in Inwood, leading to enforcement actions against local narcotics operations.

Derek Wachob, CEO of a steel pipe manufacturer, was charged with defrauding investors and others of $66 million to maintain his lifestyle, using funds for luxury items rather than business development.

The extended forecast for New York City suggests a typical autumnal week with a mix of clouds, sunshine, and some rain, with temperatures in the high 40s to mid-50s, and no hazardous weather expected.