NYC public schools are establishing new rules for AI use, addressing concerns from parents and educators about privacy and the authenticity of students' work, with some schools creating their own AI policies in the interim.

New York City hosts a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month, including free admission to the Louis Armstrong House Museum and a variety of cultural activities.

Woman's dismembered remains found in a bag in a NYCHA building basement in Brooklyn; NYPD investigating with no identity or cause of death released yet.

Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in New York, illuminating landmarks in orange and enacting initiatives to improve online safety for teens.

The New York City area expects sunny days with occasional snow and cold temperatures, as per the National Weather Service forecasts for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. No hazardous weather is anticipated.

A gas explosion at Boston Secor Houses in the Bronx resulted in one death, injuries, and displacement, with residents demanding accountability from Wavecrest Management and NYCHA, amidst safety concerns.

A 65-year-old e-bike rider was killed in a collision with an FDNY ambulance in Brooklyn; the driver and two EMTs were injured but stable. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Four more deaths reported in NYC due to a cold snap, raising total fatalities to 14. City workers have placed over 800 homeless individuals in shelter.

Multiple fires on Staten Island resulted in injuries to residents and firefighters, with two homes receiving extensive damage. The causes are under investigation.

Off-duty Nassau County officer Patricia Espinosa died in a crash with a driver charged with DWI. She is mourned by the community and survived by her family, including a two-year-old daughter.

New York's Department of Sanitation works overtime during a snowstorm, while Staten Island feels neglected as resources are directed elsewhere, and residents struggle with icy conditions.

NYC introduces new single-room shelters for the homeless during a winter crisis, as part of Mayor Mamdani and DSS's efforts to provide safe, private spaces and enhance citywide support.

New York faces a week of sub-zero wind chills and potential snow, with advisories for cold weather, coastal floods, and strong winds impacting land and maritime activities.