NYC's weather forecast includes a chance of snow followed by rising temperatures and rain, with fluctuating conditions expected through New Year's Day.

New York City experiences the highest flu cases in a decade, with a significant increase and emergency room visits, attributed to a virulent strain and vaccine mismatch. Health advice includes vaccination and preventive measures.

Police rescued an eight-year-old boy from an icy pond in Long Island after the ice broke, with officers pulling him to safety and transporting him to the hospital.

CVS employee Edeedson Cine, 23, was fatally stabbed in Lindenhurst, NY; police seek a white male suspect in his 40s.

NYC's cellphone ban in schools has led to the unexpected issue of students struggling to read analog clocks, as they rely heavily on digital timekeeping. Despite attempts to curb device use, students seek ways to circumvent the ban.

New York City is expecting a significant winter storm with heavy snow and cold temperatures starting this afternoon into Saturday, with 4-8 inches of snow accumulation likely.

A fire in Valley Stream, Long Island, left four homeless, with no injuries reported. Around 100 firefighters from eight departments responded; cause under investigation.

A 12-year-old boy in Medford escaped a burglar through a window and called the police, leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Christian Garcia for burglary.

A Long Island resident won a $13.9 million New York LOTTO jackpot, with the ticket sold at Lovely Cards and Gifts. Additional, smaller prizes were also won, and winners must claim prizes with proper identification.

New York City faces a winter storm watch with potential snowfall of 4-8 inches disrupting post-Christmas calm from Friday afternoon through Saturday, compounded by strong winds and cold temperatures.

A fire engulfed a cabana at Silver Gull Beach Club, Queens, early Wednesday, with no injuries reported. Firefighters battled the three-alarm blaze with an exterior attack.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect in a $5,000 phone theft from a Queens Cricket wireless store; a female employee was assaulted during the incident.

A Kings Park man, Brian Blackford, faces charges for robbing two banks and possessing cocaine, with a potential 3.5 to 7 years in prison per top count.