Early voting for the special election to fill Zohran Mamdani's vacated New York State Assembly seat begins, with candidate Diana Moreno endorsed by Mamdani. Despite a snowstorm delaying early voting, extra hours have been allocated.

A gas explosion and four-alarm fire in a Bronx high-rise resulted in one death, injuries, and significant damage, with over 230 firefighters responding amid severe weather. The cause is under investigation, and displaced residents are receiving aid.

NY Attorney General Letitia James warns against price gouging during a severe winter storm and urges swift reporting of such violations, highlighting the state's readiness to penalize offenders.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $60 million child care pilot program in NY to improve accessibility and affordability, alongside a broader $4.5 billion initiative for universal child care.

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 25 years for distributing child pornography, with subsequent supervised release and sex offender registration.

Dollar Tree settles for $559,250 with NY over selling recalled lead-contaminated applesauce despite knowing about the issue, endangering children's health.

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin formed a commission to review and recommend public servant salaries, ensuring transparency and accountability according to the NYC Charter.

A Brooklyn woman was charged for illegally performing a Brazilian butt lift, causing severe complications that required multiple surgeries for the victim.

A Brooklyn man was arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly striking a woman with his vehicle in a crosswalk, prosecutors said.

A man from Long Island was charged for pretending to be a lawyer and stealing over $15,000 from a woman. He falsely claimed he was a Columbia Law student and ceased communication after receiving payments for immigration services he never provided.

Pushpesh Kumar Baid, known as PK Jain, received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud involving fraudulent factoring and luxury goods schemes that caused investor losses exceeding $35 million.

Five men linked to rival motorcycle clubs have been indicted for a violent assault involving weapons in Lindenhurst, NY, which resulted in several severe injuries and surgeries for the victims.

Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Remover has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination, affecting over a million bottles across the U.S. and Canada.