A five-alarm fire injured six and damaged a Queens residential building, causing a roof collapse and evacuations. Over 270 personnel responded; no lives were lost. The Red Cross aids displaced families.

The forecast for New York City includes overcast days with rain chances and highs around 41-42 degrees, with Wednesday looking sunnier, and rain likely towards the end of the week. No hazardous weather is expected.

A stolen Baby Jesus statue from a Nativity scene in Hauppauge, NY, has been returned. Officials had appealed for its return, and despite its absence, no arrests have been made, with authorities offering amnesty. The theft's motives are still unclear.

A Bay Shore man has been arrested for the fatal New Year's Day shooting of Joseph Fountain, which is believed to be New York State's first homicide of 2026.

New York City's government report shows a 31% drop in carbon emissions and 16% cut in energy use since 2006, advancing sustainability goals and exceeding Local Law 97 targets.

New York City will have varied weather, with snow chances and rain as the weekend nears. Midweek will see mostly sunny skies with temperatures up to 48 degrees. Hazardous conditions are not expected according to the National Weather Service.

New Yorkers showed mixed reactions to Venezuelan President Maduro's capture; some celebrated while others protested U.S. intervention in Times Square.

NYC Mayor Mamdani and DOT Commissioner Flynn are redesigning McGuinness Boulevard for safety, adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures.

The weather forecast for New York predicts a calm week with light snow chances and no major storms, with temperatures around the mid-30s and conditions clearing throughout the day.

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.