Amtrak service is suspended between New York and Philadelphia due to downed overhead wires, affecting thousands of travelers. The disruption also impacts New Jersey Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line. Repair efforts are underway.

The article discusses diverse New Year's Eve celebrations in NYC and other US cities, offering alternatives to the traditional Times Square festivities.

New York AG Letitia James announces the OSI's investigation into an inmate's death at Marcy Correctional Facility, with plans to release the related video.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather today for New York boroughs with chilly winds; snow chances rise Monday night through Tuesday. Christmas forecast is sunny with low 40s temps. No severe weather expected.

NYPD Chief Maddrey resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations; Commissioner Tisch appointed John Chell as interim replacement.

The NYSNA report accuses many New York hospitals of failing to comply with state law regarding nurse staffing levels, compromising patient care and safety.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill for distinct recognition of MENA populations in state records, aiming to improve data accuracy and resource access.

New York’s Court of Appeals ruled that the city must pay for the chosen health plans of retirees, blocking an attempt to transition them to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.

Jamel McIver was sentenced to 20 years for rape in an Upper West Side building, with Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg Jr. acknowledging the victim's courage.

NYC's tourism is near a record high with 65 million visitors in 2024, boosting the economy and creating jobs, according to Mayor Eric Adams and tourism head Julie Coker.

An IRGC captain is charged with murder and terrorism by a U.S. Attorney for the 2022 killing of American Stephen Troell in Iraq, allegedly in retaliation for Qasem Soleimani's death.

The National Weather Service predicts early snow followed by sunny afternoons for New York City, with chilly temperatures and gusty winds. No major hazardous weather is expected leading up to the holiday week.

Hundreds of Santa letters are sent to a NYC apartment, spurring the nonprofit "Miracle on 22nd Street" which connects needy families with benefactors. The mysterious tradition inspired a Tina Fey project.