Suffolk County police are increasing patrols against drunk driving during Thanksgiving, focusing on "Blackout Wednesday," after previous holiday accidents. The police are also alert to holiday scams.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani requests resignations from 179 staffers from former Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, as part of a leadership overhaul.

The NYPD seeks help to find a man accused of sexual abuse on a Queens train. The suspect fled, while the 21-year-old female victim remained on the train.

Cecilio Wareham from Queens pled guilty to involvement in an Ulster County drug ring, facing a minimum of 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine.

New York's Thanksgiving weekend weather will see sunny, crisp days with potential rain on Sunday across all boroughs, and a Gale Warning for mariners on Long Island Sound and New York Harbor.

Federal officials warn of a surge in counterfeit goods during the holiday season, including unsafe toys and electronics, with significant seizures reported at JFK Airport.

Sean Jordan, hospitalized for pneumonia, suffered a lung puncture from coughing, which was treated using an ECMO machine by the medical team at LIJ Medical Center.

A Coram man, Altariq Nixon, is charged with arson and possession of a controlled substance after allegedly setting a local residence on fire, with a potential 25-year sentence if convicted.

A Selden man was indicted for a fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian Victoria Hutson in Suffolk County, facing charges including leaving the scene and unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

New York Governor Hochul announces over 8.2 million inflation relief checks mailed to residents, as part of the state's Affordability Agenda and budgetary measures.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced plans for the "Queens Holocaust Memorial" to honor Holocaust victims and combat antisemitism.

New York City's Thanksgiving forecast includes a chance of rain and fog, with temperatures around 61 degrees, followed by clearer, colder, and windier weather.

NYPD seeks two men after a Queens car meetup turned into a brawl and a car was set on fire, with a local couple assaulted. Authorities released suspect photos and promise increased patrols.