NYC may face the largest nurse strike in history if hospitals, including Mount Sinai and New York-Presbyterian, don't agree on contracts by January 12, affecting up to 20,000 nurses.

An 8-year-old boy, Tayvion, was rescued by Suffolk County Police after falling through ice on a pond in East Patchogue on Christmas Day and later reunited with the officers.

Increasing clouds and temperatures in the low 30s are expected across New York, with light snow likely tonight, minimal accumulation, and a gradual warm-up throughout the week.

New York saw a surge in legal cannabis sales, reaching $2.5 billion, with licensed pot shops doubling in number. While financial growth is evident, regulatory issues and an ongoing battle with the illicit market are ongoing concerns.

Multiple departments fought a fire at a North Amityville building, where an unknown substance leaked, and three people, including two firefighters, were injured.

NYC subway and bus fares increase to $3, with the MTA transitioning to the OMNY system and capping weekly charges at $35 after 12 rides. Express buses now cost $7.25; $2 OMNY cards will come into effect.

Cold weekend expected in NYC with low 30s temperatures and a slight chance of snow; warming trend to mid-40s by Wednesday. No hazardous weather warnings issued.

A hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day left one man dead and another critically injured. The driver of a white SUV fled after striking both men and is being sought by authorities.

A Queens apartment fire left one person burned; its cause remains under investigation. Lithium-ion batteries were found but not linked to the fire yet. Another fire in Queens hospitalized one person; the cause is unknown.

Former head of Queens Defenders, Lori Zeno, and her husband are set to plead guilty to federal theft, including misuse of nonprofit funds for personal luxuries.

New York implements affordable health care laws, including coverage for EpiPens, cancer screenings, and scalp cooling, with Governor Hochul citing a need to reduce medical costs for New Yorkers.

Police say an Elmont man is facing second-degree murder charges after a deadly stabbing involving his housemate. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Nicole Boodhai, 28, was arrested after her toddler son, Charlie Ramraykha, was found unconscious in a Jamaica home and later pronounced dead. She faces charges of murder and endangering the welfare of a child as the investigation continues.