Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined Harlem leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton in serving Thanksgiving meals, highlighting a commitment to aid those in need and address New York's affordability crisis.

A report criticizes NYC's waste plan for not including recycling and composting in new containerization efforts, despite DSNY's defense of the strategy. Critics argue it's a missed chance for efficiency.

NYCHA's redevelopment plans for Elliott-Chelsea Houses face resistance from residents and legal challenges over proposed demolitions and lease changes, with concerns about affordable housing and privatization.

Seven shootings happened in NYC within four hours on Thanksgiving eve, with victims across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens in stable condition; suspect descriptions provided.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies with possible showers later in the week for New York City, with breezy conditions and a Gale Warning for surrounding waters.

A small asteroid with a non-zero percent chance of hitting the Moon in 2032 has scientists from the Bay Area to Houston and New York scrambling to refine its orbit. As teams weigh everything from reconnaissance missions to nuclear disruption, the question is whether the odds will shrink before time runs out.

KATSEYE, an all-girl music group, played sold-out NYC shows on Nov. 21-22, followed by high secondary market ticket demand. They're known for their rapid rise and advocacy on social issues.

Wegmans recalls Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese due to potential Listeria contamination; no illnesses reported. Sold in some U.S. regions during November.

A Long Island student, Francesco Allocca, was saved from cardiac arrest by coaches and a custodian during basketball tryouts, with the timely use of CPR and an AED.

A college student was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend, who then shot himself but survived, in Long Island. The suspect faces second-degree murder charges.

After a fire damaged Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem, owner Matthew Fermin launched a GoFundMe to support unemployed staff. Firefighters battled the blaze which also affected neighboring buildings.

A Queens teacher, Alanna O'Donnell, uses a chicken coop at P.S. 177Q to teach life skills to students with disabilities, earning her a $25,000 FLAG Award for excellence.

Suffolk County police are increasing patrols against drunk driving during Thanksgiving, focusing on "Blackout Wednesday," after previous holiday accidents. The police are also alert to holiday scams.