The forecast for New York City includes overcast days with rain chances and highs around 41-42 degrees, with Wednesday looking sunnier, and rain likely towards the end of the week. No hazardous weather is expected.

A stolen Baby Jesus statue from a Nativity scene in Hauppauge, NY, has been returned. Officials had appealed for its return, and despite its absence, no arrests have been made, with authorities offering amnesty. The theft's motives are still unclear.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of drug trafficking and weapons in New York after being seized by a U.S.-ordered invasion into Venezuela.

Joe Schoen retains his role as NY Giants GM, despite a poor season record, with owners expressing commitment to stability while facing the challenge of finding a new head coach.

A Bay Shore man has been arrested for the fatal New Year's Day shooting of Joseph Fountain, which is believed to be New York State's first homicide of 2026.

Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores made their initial court appearances in Manhattan following their capture by U.S. forces, facing charges related to a long-term conspiracy with narcoterrorists.

Wegmans stores in NYC are collecting biometric data of shoppers, prompting privacy concerns. Despite public notification, there's uncertainty about data use and potential legal action.

A 6-year-old girl and a 90-year-old man died after a crash on Staten Island; the NYPD is investigating. No arrests have been made. A GoFundMe has been set up for the girl's family.

NYC subway fares increased to $3.00 in response to MTA's routine adjustments for inflation and costs despite some commuter dissatisfaction and ongoing issues like fare evasion and rat infestations.

A five-alarm fire in a Bronx building injured three, including two firefighters. Over 250 FDNY workers responded, with the fire under control by 7:15 a.m. Displaced residents received shelter, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

New York City's government report shows a 31% drop in carbon emissions and 16% cut in energy use since 2006, advancing sustainability goals and exceeding Local Law 97 targets.

NYC's congestion pricing tolls are improving public transport speeds, reducing traffic, and are increasingly accepted by residents. Traffic injuries and honking complaints are down, while pedestrian traffic is up.

New York City will have varied weather, with snow chances and rain as the weekend nears. Midweek will see mostly sunny skies with temperatures up to 48 degrees. Hazardous conditions are not expected according to the National Weather Service.