U.S. Marshals arrested Wei Hou on second-degree murder charges for the death of his mother, Zhu Hou, in her NYC apartment; he was apprehended near Albany and had a history of criminal activity.

Delivery and truck workers in NYC manage 2 million packages daily, outpacing the myth of Santa Claus' delivery capabilities. Policies aim to improve their wages and working conditions amid the city's bustling delivery economy.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah of Kenya was sentenced to life in prison for planning a 9/11-style terror attack in the U.S. after extensive investigation linked him to al-Shabaab.

A former U.S. bank executive, Edward Gene Smith, is indicted for sex crimes, including child pornography and obstructing justice, with a trial set for February 2025.

NYPHV settled for $6.8 million over kickback scheme allegations, paying for unprovided services to a Westchester oncology practice, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, where she provided EBT license numbers to criminals.

New York City is expecting a significant winter storm with heavy snow and cold temperatures starting this afternoon into Saturday, with 4-8 inches of snow accumulation likely.

New fare gates with an automatic sliding mechanism are being introduced by the MTA at NYC subway stations to reduce fare evasion and improve accessibility.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan led his final Christmas Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral before retirement, with his successor, Bishop Ronald Hicks, set to take over.

Volunteers at Citymeals on Wheels delivered holiday meals to NYC seniors on Christmas, enhancing the festivity with a communal lunch at the Carter Burden Network.

NYPD offers $10,000 for info on the Grinch, accused of trying to steal Christmas gifts. New Yorkers united against the thefts, maintaining holiday cheer.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Committee features notable New Yorkers, and his transition team raised $3.7M, with a median donation of $25, indicating broad support.

Eric Adams faced a tumultuous mayorship in NYC, grappling with public safety, a migrant crisis, federal investigations, and media clashes while showing moments of levity.