Downtown Brooklyn seen from above the Brooklyn Bridge The site, which offers free counseling and access to social services, is part of a broader city initiative. [ more ]

New York City around the holidays -- lots of lights, lots of activities ... and a lot of flu going around. A "particular variant" going around is complicating many New Yorkers' health and holiday plans. [ more ]

Councilmember Bob Holden is calling for a task force to shut down unlicensed event venues across New York City. Citing complaints about noise and crowding, City Councilmember Bob Holden says the city should ensure large parties are legal and safe. [ more ]

Because the proposed pay bump to $300,500 is still shy of one estimate, here are your early links: Free bus debate, the darts got dark, RFK loves saturated fat and more. [ more ]

Cars drive on the Van Wyck Expressway The officer told Port Authority police hed gotten into a minor crash and was assaulted by the other driver, according to authorities. [ more ]

The NYPD has long fought the release of information regarding retired officers' pensions The NYPD says the 51-year-old had head and neck injuries. [ more ]

An LIRR train on the tracks on Oct. 9, 2018 It was not immediately clear when service would be restored. [ more ]

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Mamdani says he wants to retain public ownership after buying some apartment buildings. [ more ]

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks and signs bill at Veterans Affordability event. Tech lobbyists claim the bill could stifle innovation, while advocates say it is important to keep a close watch on AI firms. [ more ]

In an undated file photo, immigrant wait outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown. During New York City's migrants crisis, the hotel in Midtown was an epicenter of activity for new arrivals. Incident reports of ICE shelter visits raise questions about actions taken by both city staff and federal immigration officers. [ more ]

These relatively cheap attachments have helped stamp out fare evasion on the subways, according to the MTA. The MTA said the equipment has led to a 60% reduction in turnstile jumping. [ more ]

Rendering of the expanded Resorts World New York City casino gambling development, next to Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens. The projects are expected to create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new revenue for New York state. [ more ]

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill The New Jersey Gov.-elect made her latest cabinet pick Monday: Jennifer Davenport for attorney general. [ more ]

The aiew from the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, which spans the Newtown Creek, joining Blissville, Queens with Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Because it'll probably smell awesome, here are your afternoon links: Whitney Biennial roster announced, trash clubs are indeed the new run clubs, Kohl's cash elite and more. [ more ]

UPS workers have A lawsuit alleges the package delivery giant deliberately chiseled hundreds of temporary workers who help manage New York's holiday shopping surge. [ more ]

The Crown HeightsUtica Avenue station in Brooklyn on May 21, 2015 The man refused to get off the train at the end of the 4 line and became irate at the time of the assault, law enforcement officials say. [ more ]

Because the Nutmeg State does Christmas, here are your early links: A lot of white people on juries, potential last days of Waymo in NYC, people are hanging off crosswalk signs and singing a Kid Cudi song and more. [ more ]

Snow on the ground in New York City on Dec. 14, 2025 Wind chills are making it feel arctic outside. Those conditions can be life-threatening. [ more ]

An immigrant family is seen in front of New York's iconic Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on May 24, 2023. The hotel, converted into a shelter for asylum-seekers, became an epicenter of the city's migrant crisis. Here's how 'incident reports' detail interactions between federal immigration enforcement officers and staff at city shelters for ...

Police approaching Luigi Mangione in an Altoona, Penn. McDonalds in December, 2024. Mangiones defense attorneys argue the officers illegally searched and interrogated him, and a judge should toss the evidence they gathered that day including a gun, silencer, and hand-written manifesto. [ more ]

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch hold a security briefing on Hanukkah safety after a terrorist attack in Australia. Officials say the NYPD is increasing patrols and deploying bomb squads to Jewish sites throughout New York. [ more ]

Police officers remain on the scene of a shooting that killed two and wounded at least eight at Brown University on Dec. 13, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. While theres no known threat to NYC, police say they're stepping up their presence on local campuses. [ more ]

A snowy street in New York City Forecasters say it could feel like sub zero temperatures on Sunday evening. [ more ]

The Palace Hotel in New York City. The land beneath the Palace Hotel will go to the hotel owners. [ more ]

NYPD No arrests have been made, investigation is ongoing. [ more ]