New York authorities seized Mark Longo's pet squirrel, Peanut, and a raccoon from his sanctuary after anonymous complaints, sparking concerns over their well-being.

Manhattan experienced unseasonably warm weather with temperatures 10-20 degrees above average, alongside a Red Flag Warning for high wildfire risk due to strong winds and low humidity. Conditions are expected to cool with a clearer weekend forecast.

A 61-year-old woman died in a Far Rockaway house fire; officials are investigating the cause. Her husband, unaware at the time, expressed his shock and grief.