A fire at Blew Smoke cigar lounge in Brooklyn injured seven, with six hospitalized for minor injuries. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. The cause is under investigation.

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn plans to offer human composting, starting in 2027, as an eco-friendly alternative to burials and cremation. However, some religious groups oppose the method.

Hypothermia caused five deaths in NYC amidst cold snap, with alcohol and drugs as factors in some cases. Coordination issues affect outreach efforts despite warming buses and expanded shelter capacity.

New York City is under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills between -5 and -15 degrees Fahrenheit and gusts up to 30 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory follows until Monday.

Sgt. Erik Duran, of the NYPD Narcotics Bronx Tactical Response Unit, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of Eric Duprey during a 2023 incident involving a motorized scooter.

Three men, aged 22, were rescued from Jamaica Bay, Queens, after falling through the ice, with emergency services, including NYPD and FDNY, responding rapidly. The men were hospitalized in stable condition.

Shivam Lnu, 22, has been charged with conspiracy and transporting immigrants for financial gain in a case involving human smuggling from Canada into New York. The investigation involves multiple federal agencies and is part of broader efforts against organized smuggling operations.

Mayor Mamdani unveils a plan to protect NYC's homeless from severe cold, adding hotel rooms for shelter, doubling down on warming centers, and increasing outreach efforts.

NY Attorney General Letitia James successfully halted a $10 billion funding freeze that would have impacted childcare and family assistance in New York.

Iescha Gowdy, 34, received a 15-year prison sentence for attacking her roommate and the roommate’s daughter, including discharging a firearm and stabbing the older victim.

ALICE + OLIVIA settled for $3.2 million over false PPP loan claims, admitting misconduct in handling government funds aimed at aiding small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officer Espinosa was killed in a DUI crash; the accused, Matthew Smith, pleaded not guilty despite evidence of reckless driving and a high BAC level. The loss has deeply affected both the community and law enforcement.

Zucker Hillside Hospital has initiated a study observing participants use substances like alcohol, cannabis, psilocybin, and MDMA to understand their therapeutic potential and risks.