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.

A construction worker survived after falling 15 feet down an elevator shaft in Midtown Manhattan, with rapid FDNY intervention preventing a worse outcome.

U.S. Treasuries rose after inflation data missed forecasts, affecting the Fed's rate hike approach. NYC's economy grows despite challenges and fiscal uncertainty caused by the incoming Trump administration's policies.

New York City's dining scene in 2025 will include new haute cuisine options, with highlights like Chef David Chang's Caribbean restaurant Kabawa and Chef Gregory Gourdet's Haitian-fusion Maison Passerelle.

The Riverside Church's Weekday School in Harlem is closing due to factors like free pre-K and low enrollment, prompting community opposition and concerns over local childcare shortages.

Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation after she accused him of sexual harassment and dropped her lawsuit against him.

New Yorkers face congestion pricing for Central Business District, with varying opposition and support, as Gov. Hochul emphasizes infrastructure benefits and faces political challenges.

NYC agrees to pay $92.5 million to settle claims over unlawful detention of immigrants on behalf of ICE, affecting over 20,000 people detained beyond release dates.

New York's Attorney General secured $500,000 from Noblr after a data breach exposed personal information of over 80,000 New Yorkers. Noblr must also enhance its cybersecurity measures.

Jiniye Hooks, 19, has been sentenced to 20 years to life for a fatal 2022 shooting in East Harlem that killed 14-year-old Justin Streeter and injured another teenager.

The Manhattan DA has indicted Ramon Rivera for a series of fatal stabbings in November, involving the deaths of three individuals during unprovoked attacks across Manhattan.

NYC Mayor Adams and Commissioner Cumbo launched "NYC Create in Place," a program to support city's cultural organizations with resources, aid, and partnerships.

Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, following an alleged premeditated shooting in Midtown Manhattan.