Gothamist reflects on the tensions leading to NYC schools' closure in March 2020, highlighting the pressure Mayor de Blasio faced and the decisions' impacts on education and services for students.

DHS agents searched two Columbia University residences without making any arrests, days after anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil's ICE arrest. No evidence was seized during the operation.

Individuals involved in a murder-for-hire conspiracy in Manhattan received heavy prison sentences, including Anthony Lopez, who got 28 ½ years-to-life for a vendetta that led to an innocent bystander's death.

New York City's population grew by 87,000 to 8,478,000 in the last year, marking two consecutive years of growth, with Mayor Adams crediting economic and safety improvements.

New York's forecast includes cloudy skies, occasional showers, and temperatures ranging from mid-50s to mid-60s, with a chance of drizzle and fog overnight.

Georgian crime boss Vazha Gabadadze and associates were sentenced for extortion in the U.S., after following a victim from Georgia and threatening violence for payments.

The DOJ investigates NYC's homeless sheltering, issuing subpoenas for hotel records used to house the homeless and migrants, amidst wider debates on sanctuary city policies and immigration law enforcement.

Manhattan D.A. indicts Christian Millet for the murder and dismemberment of his step-grandfather, Edwin Echevarria.

NYC unveils Woodhull II Residence, offering 93 units of affordable and supportive housing for homeless, low-income seniors, and New Yorkers, part of a health-focused housing initiative.

Billionaire John Paulson bought the mortgage debt of New York's Princeton Club, which may now be sold or become a new club after financial struggles and membership loss.

The iconic Rockefeller Christmas tree is repurposed for housing by Habitat for Humanity, with the 2021 tree used to help build the Hanna family's home in Maryland.

The article details the crisis of New York City's mental health system, highlighting its inability to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illnesses, leading to repeated cycles of neglect and few long-term care options.

Federal investigators issue subpoenas for records from NYC hotels housing migrants and the homeless, probing potential immigration law violations and links to migrant gang activity.