NYC officials are planning for potential disruptions as school bus service contracts expire, exploring temporary extensions and alternate transportation for affected students.

NYC public schools are piloting a direct 911 link for active shooter situations, with the system implemented across 51 schools in 2025-2026. Mayor Adams emphasizes enhanced safety measures.

NYPD searches for a man involved in a Brooklyn home invasion and sexual assault; suspect entered a woman's home and stole her belongings after the attack.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocates $30 million in state funds to cover meals for nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk due to federal SNAP benefit cuts. She also launched a website to document the impact of federal budget cuts on residents.

Governor Kathy Hochul introduces a $215 million Housing Acceleration Fund to facilitate the construction of 1,800 homes across New York, aiming to address the state's housing shortage.

NY Attorney General Letitia James stopped a Montgomery County landlord from discriminating against renters using Section 8 vouchers, resulting in a settlement and a penalty.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a preliminary injunction against federal funding cuts for school-based mental health programs, a legal move following a lawsuit by 16 attorneys general.

An Elmhurst man was sentenced to 50 years to life for murdering his mother and brother in July 2023, in a crime deemed extremely gruesome by the Queens DA.

New York's weather forecast predicts increased clouds and gusts in Manhattan, varying rain chances across boroughs, and a frost advisory. No severe hazards are anticipated. Residents should prepare for rain and thunderstorms later in the week.

Hawk Newsome, co-founder of BLM Greater New York, surrendered to police on assault charges, alleging the arrest was politically motivated. The incident occurred during a protest in Harlem.

An 11-year-old Brooklyn boy, Jacob Pritchett, is missing, and authorities suspect foul play. His mother is held at Rikers for not producing him, and searches, including in a landfill, have yielded no clues.

An 85-year-old woman died in a Queens house fire; two firefighters were injured. The fire was under control by 6:37 a.m., and the cause is under investigation.

Tim League is opening Metro Private Cinema in Chelsea, offering luxury private screenings with themed multi-course dinners, starting at $300. The cinema opens on October 29.