Mamdani boosts renter protections with trio of executive orders
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in and addressed New Yorkers for the first time as the city's 112th mayor.
Watch highlights of the 2026 Times Square ball drop here
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Mother facing murder charge in death of 1-year-old son in Queens
A mother is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son in Jamaica, Queens, police sources said.
Maimonides Health to merge with NYC Health + Hospitals
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Year's Eve confetti test draws crowd in Times Square
Multicolored confetti was launched into Times Square in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of it that will be released on New Year's Eve.
Mamdani will take oath at NYC's abandoned Old City Hall station, transition says
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
New York breaks a flu season record in 2025 as cases spike, state says
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
Major winter storm pummels Tri-State Area with snow and ice
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
New Jersey police chief charged with kidnapping, assault in Boston
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Mamdani to throw Inauguration Day block party in Canyon of Heroes
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
NYPD: Father, son fight turns deadly as police shoot man with box cutter
NYPD officers fatally shot a man in Queens after he allegedly charged at them with a knife during an argument with his father.
20 more measles cases found in Rockland County, New York, officials say
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
NTSB launches NJ Transit collision investigation as service is restored
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.