New York sees a 4% drop in RN graduations post-pandemic, with a faculty shortage and insufficient resources for students despite increased program applications.

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to limit student cellphone use in NY schools, citing mental health concerns, though details are pending. She faces various stakeholder views on the issue.

The article discusses the expected cold, windy weather in New York City this week and mentions the appearance of the wolf moon, which is expected to be visible alongside Mars.

A woman in Nassau County was arrested for DWI with four children in her car after leaving a Mineola restaurant where she allegedly punched her husband.

NYC Health + Hospitals faces potential strike by nearly 1,000 doctors seeking better pay and conditions, with negotiations ongoing and strike notice issued.

A car crash on Southern State Parkway left two dead and two seriously injured; the cause is under investigation.

The MTA is starting a four-month shutdown of the A train service to Far Rockaway for Superstorm Sandy repairs, affecting 9,000 riders, with shuttle bus services and reduced LIRR fares as mitigation.

NYPD seeks public help in finding suspects of a series of armed robberies targeting lottery tickets in Manhattan and Queens, with nearly $7,000 stolen.

A 72-year-old Queens man, Badiul Jamal, faces charges for allegedly luring and stalking a 12-year-old girl. He is accused of grabbing the girl's hand, but she was not injured.

New Yorkers can expect classic winter weather this week with sunny days and cloudy nights, no severe conditions anticipated per the National Weather Service.

NYC public hospital doctors have delayed their planned strike, as negotiations on fair pay and working conditions continue, following an appeal from Mayor Eric Adams for more talks.

The MTA advances its green initiative with the purchase of 265 electric buses funded by congestion pricing tolls, targeting a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.

The NYPD's "Operation Restore Roosevelt" in Queens gets positive feedback at its 90-day mark for reducing crime and bringing back customers, but local leaders seek an operation extension due to remaining issues such as nearby alleged brothels.