The NY State Gaming Commission is set to approve three NYC casino proposals, anticipated to generate significant tax revenue and create jobs, despite opposition from protestors.

New York City anticipates a variety of weather conditions, including a temperature rise with expected rain by Thursday night. No severe weather warnings are in place, but caution is advised for coastal areas due to predicted gale conditions.

Nassau County police officers rappelled down a hospital building to deliver gifts to children at Cohen Children's Medical Center, while NYPD officers visited St. Mary's Hospital for Children to sing carols and provide entertainment.

NYC residents face snowy conditions, with up to two inches of snow and chilly temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service; gradual clearing expected later.

A postal worker in Suffolk County was arrested for stealing items from the mail, with charges including Grand Larceny. The District Attorney's office is investigating with the U.S. Postal Service.

NYC Mayor Adams announced a $1 billion Coney Island redevelopment to enhance housing and fortify against climate change, including boardwalk restoration and new amenities.

Trinitarios gang member, Abel "Moreno" Mora, received a 135-month prison sentence for his role in two shootings and attempting to smuggle contraband into a detention center.

Alain Mitrani was convicted in a federal trial for leading a $300 million money laundering scheme linked to transnational crime, possibly facing 70 years in prison.

NYC expects a mix of snow and rain with 1-3 inches of snow accumulation tonight and cold temps through the week, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect.

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting outside a Queens bodega; police are investigating, no arrests made.

Brian France, recently paroled, was sentenced to 22 years to life for a violent bus assault with a padlock in Patchogue, as per the Suffolk County DA's Office.

A Queens man received a 23-year sentence for fatally shooting a tarot card reader, an event that unsettled the Ozone Park community. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

A 780-count indictment charged 13 individuals in a $2.2 million retail theft operation involving Home Depot stores across nine states, announced by the Queens DA and New York State Police.