The Siena poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul leading against potential rivals in the 2026 gubernatorial race despite some dips in her approval ratings.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani needs to raise $4 million for transition expenses and has received $1 million from 12,700 donors, with an average donation of $77.

A study found Long Island's Sands Point as New York's most expensive area, with essentials costing over $17,400 monthly, surpassing Westchester's affluent suburbs.

The MTA in New York City is ending MetroCard sales on December 31 and is waiving the fee for OMNY cards to encourage the switch to the contactless system.

Brooklyn authorities are searching for a suspect in an attempted rape in Brownsville; a woman was assaulted and hospitalized. Police released surveillance images seeking public aid.

Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of a neo-Nazi group, pleaded guilty to plotting attacks against NYC minority children, including distributing poisoned candy.

NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé is running against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for Congress, setting the stage for a Democratic Party generational and ideological clash.

Feds offer low-interest disaster loans to those affected by the Red Hook warehouse fire, with applications available online and deadlines set for January and August 2026.

NYPD Crimestoppers seeks four suspects for a Bronx assault and robbery where a 22-year-old was stabbed and robbed of his phone. They urge witnesses to provide information.

Gov. Hochul and Rep. Tonko urge the Trump Administration to release $400 million in federal heating aid for 1.5 million New Yorkers facing cold homes due to bureaucratic delays.

The $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project in the South Bronx is complete, offering reduced congestion, safer roads, and lower emissions.

NY Attorney General Letitia James calls for TPS for Jamaicans after Hurricane Melissa, citing severe storm damage and urging humanitarian relief, in line with past U.S. responses to international disasters.

We tried to check our own website this morning and got an error message, joining millions of users locked out when the company protecting a fifth of the internet went dark. Whether you can read this right now depends on where you're sitting—a fitting introduction to the fragile infrastructure holding the digital world together.