A permanent Central Perk, the coffee shop from "Friends," will open in Times Square, featuring exclusive merchandise, original coffee blends, and an iconic setting.

Community committees voted against proposed casino developments in Times Square and Hudson Yards, highlighting the tensions between development and local sentiment in urban planning.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicts RCI Hospitality Holdings and executives for alleged tax fraud and bribery involving millions of dollars.

Mayor Eric Adams launched the $218 million Red Hook Coastal Resiliency project to combat coastal flooding and extreme weather in NYC, with completion expected by summer 2028.

New York City anticipates showers and thunderstorms, with a high rip current risk warning in effect. Improved weather with sunny skies is forecasted from Thursday onwards.

Cardi B announces her "Little Miss Drama" tour, her first headline arena tour, starting in Palm Desert and ending in Atlanta, with ticket presales starting September 23, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RedFarm, a Chinese restaurant in the West Village, reopens at its original location after a two-year closure due to fire, offering its full menu and a cocktail bar called Decoy.