Cardinal Dolan blessed food donations on the World Day of the Poor, supporting New York's needy, with Catholic Charities set to distribute thousands of meals.

Wildfires near NY and NJ borders prompted voluntary evacuations, with the Jennings Creek Fire 88% contained in NY and 90% in NJ. An 18-year-old New York Parks employee died fighting the fire.

Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan passed a City Planning Commission vote and faces City Council review amidst mixed reactions regarding zoning changes and parking mandates.

The MTA board is voting on congestion pricing, potentially initiating a reduced toll for Manhattan drivers, with public input welcomed. The proposal aims to fund the MTA and reduce traffic.

The forecast predicts variable weather in New York with sunny skies and potential rain showers, mild temperatures, and a coastal flood advisory for certain areas.

New York's Jennings Creek fire prompted over 100 home evacuations, with strong winds escalating the situation. An 18-year-old firefighter named Dariel Vasquez tragically died battling the blaze.

Trump celebrated his election win at a UFC championship in Madison Square Garden, receiving a standing ovation and engaging in gestures of celebration. He was joined by notable guests and UFC highlighted his victory in a video.

NYC boroughs will experience a mix of cloudy skies and clear conditions, with rain expected later in the week. Coastal flood advisories are in effect for some areas.

The Port Authority of NY and NJ approved a 75% cost increase for Newark Airport's new AirTrain, totaling $3.5 billion, due to COVID-19's impact on the construction industry.

MTA police are investigating a burglary at Grand Central's Neuhaus Chocolate Store, where a suspect caused $29,000 in damages and may have stolen items. The suspect has been recorded on surveillance footage.

Alfred Soto was stabbed to death protecting his neighbor's daughter from a home invasion on the Upper West Side.

New York Attorney General Letitia James advises residents to be vigilant when donating to wildfire relief efforts, warning against fraudulent charities and recommending methods to verify legitimate organizations.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sunny days and potential showers for New York City, with temperature fluctuations and warnings for rapid fire spread and minor coastal flooding.