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.

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.