The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for parts of New York, with potential for unsecured items to be blown around, tree damage, and power outages.

The Angel Shot app, designed to improve safety in bars, allows patrons to discreetly request help with coded distress signals. Over 50 establishments are using the app, with plans for national expansion.

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Lynn Walsh, who was struck by an off-duty NYPD officer's vehicle in Nassau County.

The Suffolk County DA is investigating alleged abuse at Holtsville Ecology Site after a bear's death, amid claims of neglect and poor care at the refuge.

A Queens fire seriously injured one person and left over 20 homeless; FDNY is investigating the cause, potentially a lithium-ion battery. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours. The Red Cross is assisting those displaced.

The article details allegations of abuse by guards at Marcy Correctional Center, including the death of inmate Robert Brooks, and highlights systemic issues within the prison system.

The National Weather Service's forecasts indicate mild and occasionally gusty weather for New York's boroughs as they prepare to celebrate the New Year.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his State of the City address at Harlem's Apollo Theater, aiming to redefine his administration's narrative amidst low approval and recent turmoil.

Basketball star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park, showcasing his mental prowess as well as his physical athleticism.

A Massapequa man, Jeremy Emmanuel Lopez Ramirez, was arrested for murdering his mother, Josefina Ramirez Montero, on Christmas Eve, after returning from a laundromat.

Charles Dolan, cable TV pioneer and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98 from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy in media, sports, and philanthropy.

A taxi collision in South Ozone Park, Queens, killed Vidya Dookran-Franco, a pedestrian, and injured two men. Investigations are ongoing with no criminality found yet.

New York City provides alcohol-free New Year's Eve events, including a sober bar, eco-friendly bike rides, mocktails, and family-friendly activities. Fireworks are replaced with a light show amid fire risks.