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.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $63 million in funding for expanding safe swimming facilities in New York State, focusing on building up underserved communities through the NY SWIMS initiative.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for New York City with gale warnings for coastal waters, cautioning residents about gusts up to 46 mph.

Two people were injured in a head-on collision in North Amityville, Suffolk County. The involved vehicles were impounded for safety checks, and police seek information from the public.

Two separate fires in Queens, NY resulted in injuries and property damage, with investigations ongoing to determine their causes. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.