Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecasted for New York City, with the evening seeing a lesser chance of rain and temperatures in the low 50s. The week ahead predicts mostly sunny days with varying chances of showers.

Hasson Victoria was convicted and sentenced to eight years for a series of scissor attacks in the West Village, reinforcing the importance of public safety and legal accountability.

Ryan Cato was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for murdering his girlfriend’s son, 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe, in a case that underscores child abuse risks during remote schooling.

Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah pleads guilty to hostage-taking and terrorism-related charges, including attacks that led to American deaths.

The NYC Construction Safety Report for 2024 shows a decrease in worksite injuries and incidents, with Mayor Adams and Commissioner Oddo highlighting the role of enhanced safety measures and inspections.

Ashes of Willy Ley, a space exploration pioneer, were found in a New York basement. Ley died before seeing his space travel predictions come true. His legacy includes influencing American space narrative and having a lunar crater named after him.

TIME100 gala in NYC celebrated the year's influential figures, with attendees like Snoop Dogg and Demi Moore, and featured "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir as an icon honoree.

NYC Comptroller Lander on Earth Day opposed the Trump administration's rollbacks on climate action and demanded stronger net-zero plans from the city's pension system asset managers.

A man was critically injured in a stabbing at the Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall subway station. NYPD is searching for the assailant who fled the scene. Service adjustments were made during the investigation.

Luigi Mangione is set for arraignment in Manhattan, facing federal charges and a possible death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

NYC's 988 mental health hotline and 911 dispatchers are facing potential layoffs and extreme workloads, risking service disruptions and caller assistance delays.

Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief with 20 other attorneys general supporting Susman Godfrey against Trump's Executive Order, which imposes sanctions on the firm.

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch destroyed 3,575 illegal firearms, highlighting gun violence reduction efforts and public safety commitment.