A 66-year-old MTA worker was punched at a Harlem subway station; the suspect remains at large. The city plans to increase subway police presence overnight. The victim is recovering, and the police are seeking information from the public.

Article details George Washington's first presidential inauguration at Federal Hall, New York City, marking a precedent for peaceful power transitions in U.S. democracy.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels local MLK Day events to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration, following Trump's hints at a possible pardon for Adams' federal bribery charges.

Reports indicate a possible increase in ICE operations in sanctuary cities after the new administration takes office, targeting immigrants with removal orders. The incoming White House border czar, Tom Homan, pledges to intensify enforcement.

A GOBankingRates study highlights the stark costs of retirement in the U.S., with states like Hawaii needing over $2 million in savings. Fredonia, NY, offers an affordable alternative with a rich cultural retirement lifestyle.

Donald Trump will begin his inauguration day with traditional events, including church service, White House tea, the presidential oath, congressional luncheon, and reviewing troops. Cardinal Dolan offers the opening prayer; Carrie Underwood performs.

TSA seized fewer guns at NYC-area airports in 2024 compared to 2023, with a total of 42 guns found. Newark Airport set a record with 21 gun interceptions. Nationwide, there was a slight decrease in gun interceptions at airports.

Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted of federal corruption, seeks a pardon from Trump after being rebuffed by Biden. Facing a long prison sentence, he hopes for clemency from a president he once voted to convict.

Stericycle, Inc. has been fined $9.5 million for numerous hazardous waste management law violations from 2014 to 2020, according to a settlement with U.S. authorities.

The U.S. government sued Lettire Construction Corp. for Fair Housing Act violations, involving disability accessibility in multifamily housing complexes.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $106 million settlement from Vanguard for failing to notify investors about retirement fund changes that led to unexpected taxes.

Comun, a neobank serving U.S. Latinos, raised $21.5 million in a Series A round, offering no-fee accounts and remittance without needing a social security number.

Nino’s Ristorante in NYC is closing after 35 years, while new establishments like Cuerno and non-alcoholic bar Mockingbird are opening, reflecting the city's evolving dining scene.