Police rescued an eight-year-old boy from an icy pond in Long Island after the ice broke, with officers pulling him to safety and transporting him to the hospital.

New York City initiatives provide holiday joy with a school-hosted toy drive and subway station giveaways, uniting communities and spreading cheer among families and children.

New York's community centers like Goddard Riverside and Citymeals on Wheels provided holiday meals and company to locals, creating a sense of togetherness and community during Christmas.

Times Square will feature a red, white, and blue Ball Drop on New Year's Eve 2025 and an additional Ball Drop on July 3, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

CVS employee Edeedson Cine, 23, was fatally stabbed in Lindenhurst, NY; police seek a white male suspect in his 40s.

U.S. Marshals arrested Wei Hou on second-degree murder charges for the death of his mother, Zhu Hou, in her NYC apartment; he was apprehended near Albany and had a history of criminal activity.

Delivery and truck workers in NYC manage 2 million packages daily, outpacing the myth of Santa Claus' delivery capabilities. Policies aim to improve their wages and working conditions amid the city's bustling delivery economy.

NYC's cellphone ban in schools has led to the unexpected issue of students struggling to read analog clocks, as they rely heavily on digital timekeeping. Despite attempts to curb device use, students seek ways to circumvent the ban.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah of Kenya was sentenced to life in prison for planning a 9/11-style terror attack in the U.S. after extensive investigation linked him to al-Shabaab.

A former U.S. bank executive, Edward Gene Smith, is indicted for sex crimes, including child pornography and obstructing justice, with a trial set for February 2025.

NYPHV settled for $6.8 million over kickback scheme allegations, paying for unprovided services to a Westchester oncology practice, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, where she provided EBT license numbers to criminals.

New York City is expecting a significant winter storm with heavy snow and cold temperatures starting this afternoon into Saturday, with 4-8 inches of snow accumulation likely.