The Pencil Factory bar in Greenpoint is set to reopen under new ownership, maintaining its local charm while planning minimal changes and possibly ending DJ-led dance parties.

A man died after being struck with a baton in a Brooklyn bodega; two people were detained but not charged. The neighborhood describes past issues with the victim and suggests a possible self-defense angle.

Governor Kathy Hochul extends her lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York's gubernatorial race, with a 25-point advantage, according to a Siena College poll.

Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light show is returning to NYC this November after being absent last year. The display features thousands of lights with festive music, enhancing the city's winter charm.

A car collided with an MTA bus in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, leading to the bus crashing into an apartment building; the car driver sustained minor injuries.

Teenagers were injured in an East Harlem shootout involving NYPD, with an ongoing investigation into the source of the shots and a high-capacity gun recovered.

A judge dismissed state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a CEO, due to insufficient evidence of his intent to intimidate or influence government policy. He still faces a murder charge and weapons-related charges.

New York Attorney General Letitia James introduced rules for the SAFE for Kids Act to restrict addictive social media features for users under 18 and involve public feedback.

Governor Kathy Hochul highlights a $6.7 million investment in law enforcement technology in Central NY, which includes drones and a robot dog, aiming to reduce crime and enhance police capabilities.

Manuel Morales received a 2-to-4-year prison sentence for a 2020 anti-Asian hate crime in Manhattan, where he menaced a man with scissors and hurled racist insults.

Three individuals were arrested for running a fencing operation at Elegant Fashion boutique in Corona, Queens, involving over $50,000 of stolen goods from retailers like Macy's and Lululemon.

Bryan Oviedo was arrested for setting multiple fires in Brooklyn, NY, including a church and a residential building. He faces federal charges with a potential sentence of 5 to 20 years if convicted.

New York is set for cloudy skies with a chance of showers and moderate temperatures. A Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of high rip currents in coastal areas.