The Justice Department announced a settlement with the City of New York and Queens Borough Public Library to remedy ADA violations at Hunters Point Library Branch.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for New York City, including light snow chances, cold temperatures, and a shift towards sunnier, slightly warmer days ahead as per NWS data.

A NYC Powerball player won $50,000 with a ticket from Long Island City. The prize was for matching four numbers and the Powerball in the January 8 draw. Other significant NY lottery wins are also reported.

New residential developments are underway in Astoria, Queens, including Raymond Chan's 29-unit building with retail and healthcare spaces, and the Durst Organization's Halletts Point project with two towers and waterfront access.

Strong U.S. job growth in December supports keeping Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold, with 256,000 jobs added and a decrease in unemployment to 4.1%.

Outreach programs in New York are intensifying efforts to aid the homeless during winter, with a focus on health care and substance abuse treatment, including a mobile medication unit in the Bronx.

NYC bodega owners offer a $5,000 reward for information on the "Midnight Smashers" ATM heists, with UBA demanding improved security from city officials. Police have made progress with an arrest.

New York City faces chilly weather with forecasts showing highs around 39 degrees and possible snow showers in The Bronx and Staten Island. Evenings remain cold but no hazardous weather is expected.

Astoria's Tootles & French named USA Today's best new restaurant, a win attributed to its Mexican-inspired flavors, local community roots, and LGBTQ-supportive practices.

Manhattan's median rent rose to $4,334 in December, and Brooklyn held at $3,495, both reflecting an upward market trend. Rental competition remains fierce, with increases expected to continue.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for New York City, with gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures expected across the boroughs.

A bulldog puppy was found dead in a backpack on Long Island, and Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney, known for the Gilgo Beach case arrest, launched his re-election campaign, emphasizing his cold case and fentanyl crisis work.