Saul Zabar, co-owner and president of Zabar’s grocery store, passed away at 97 on the Upper West Side. He is remembered for his significant contributions to NYC's culinary culture.

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York reveals a mural by Adam Cvijanovic celebrating immigrants, amid debates on immigration and the diversity of the city's population.

A coalition led by NY Attorney General Letitia James and attorneys general from seven states urges colleges to ensure diversity in admissions following the Supreme Court's decisions against affirmative action.

New York City leads a coalition of 74 localities opposing the federal deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities, challenging it as unnecessary and disruptive to local law enforcement efforts.

Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to support public TV stations facing federal funding cuts, as reported by NBC New York. Profits will aid programming for stations affected by the cuts. Auctions are set for multiple cities and online.

New York City names a street "Jimmy Carter Way" in honor of the ex-president's local Habitat for Humanity work.

Columbia University set up a memorial with 1,205 empty chairs for the victims of a Hamas attack, reflecting on the human toll and continuing peace negotiations.

Columbia University is addressing campus division with "Listening Tables" after intense protests, amidst strict security and a settlement with the Trump administration that increased oversight.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the waiver of application fees for nearly 130 colleges during New York State College Application Month this October, supporting accessibility to higher education.

Mayor Eric Adams announces NYC's fourth sale of Social Bonds in October, aimed at funding approximately 2,200 affordable housing units and backed by the city's strong credit ratings.

The NWS predicts mostly sunny weather with near 83 degrees in Manhattan, and similar conditions in other NYC boroughs, but with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms tonight.

Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to foster economic ties and promote NYC tourism, with his trip's expenses partially covered by city funds and Albanian hospitality. He has personal connections to Albania through his son, who gained fame there.

NYC's Trick-or-Streets Halloween event returns, offering various activities and street closures for pedestrianized celebrations from October 17 to 31.