New York stargazers can enjoy the Quadrantid meteor shower and bright planetary views in the sky during different months in 2025, featuring Mars, Venus, Saturn, and more.

The article reports on the slight decline in New York City's hotel occupancy rates and the city's phasing out of some hotels used for migrant housing.

The iconic NYC dive bar Subway Inn has closed after 87 years but may reopen in Brooklyn or Queens. It was known for its diverse clientele, including celebrities. Economic challenges and shifting social habits contributed to the closure.

NYC's most popular baby names in 2023 remain "Emma" and "Liam," while names like "Michael" and "Muhammad" make the top 10, reflecting continuing trends and diversity in naming choices.

The NYC area is forecasted to have rain and drizzle with temperatures around the mid-40s, per the NWS, affecting all boroughs with similar conditions.

Nassau County police identified Josefina Ramirez Montero as the victim of a fatal Christmas Eve stabbing in Massapequa. She was found with multiple stab wounds and later pronounced dead at the hospital. No suspect information has been released.

A man died after a sequence of collisions on a Queens expressway ramp, where his Hyundai Sonata struck a Mercedes, followed by him being hit by a Chevrolet Equinox.

A group of suspects has conducted a series of burglaries at drug stores in Queens and Brooklyn, with police seeking public assistance to apprehend them.

New York City is set to experience a rainy end to 2024, with forecasts warning of potential travel disruptions and hazardous weather, including a possibility of freezing rain.

NYC's Department of Sanitation encourages residents to responsibly recycle their Christmas trees, advocating for curbside composting and participation in the city's Mulchfest event.

A woman in Queens was killed in a Christmas night hit-and-run. The victim, identified as Antonina Freycinet, was hit near her home. Police are investigating, lacking suspects or witnesses.

A fire in a Jericho, Long Island condo complex caused significant damage on Christmas night, rekindled the following morning, and resulted in injuries to two firefighters. The cause is under investigation.

New York City faces a rainy transition into the new year, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers and highs in the mid-50s for the weekend.