Business
Polymarket Launches Free Grocery Store in NYC
Crypto company opens first free supermarket to combat food insecurity in the city.
NYC Grocers Face Snack Price Hikes as Mondelez Retreats from City
Independent stores will have to rely on wholesalers, leading to higher costs for popular brands like Oreos and Ritz crackers.
Nurses Strike Continues as Hospital Offers 'Weak' Counterproposals
Union says hospital management failed to meet their contract demands during latest bargaining session.
Crime
NYPD Shooting of NYC Man with Mental Illness Sparks Calls for Reform
Mayor Mamdani says case highlights need for new approach to mental health calls
Antisemitic Incidents in NYC Soar 182% Despite Drop in Other Crimes
Hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City reach alarming levels even as overall crime declines.
Corrections Officer Sues New York State After Acquittal in Inmate Death Case
Nicholas Kieffer files $5 million lawsuit for malicious prosecution, defamation, and breach of contract
Politics
Fellow DSA Member Wins Special Election for NYC Mayor's Former Assembly Seat
Diana Moreno secures 74% of the vote to fill Zohran Mamdani's state Assembly seat in Queens
D.S.A. Candidate Backed by Mayor Wins Election for Assembly Seat
Diana Moreno will serve out the remainder of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term in the New York State Assembly.
Opinion: Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary Needs More Than Lawyers
Fatherhood organizations can provide valuable real-world insight into how families experience judicial decisions in Family Court.
Lifestyle
New York DMV Locations to Close for System Upgrades
Closures planned for mid-February in several upstate cities
Brooklyn Shop Embroidered Mayor Mamdani's Iconic Winter Coat
Arena Embroidery customized the mayor's Carhartt coat with city branding and a hidden quote.
No License Required to Purchase Bows in New York State
However, archery hunting laws in the state are detailed and specific
Weather
Smoke Fills Tribeca High-Rise After Compactor Fire
No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish blaze at 80 North Moore Street
Sudden Snow Squall Warning Issued for New York
More than 1.1 million people in New York warned of dangerous travel conditions due to intense bursts of heavy snow.
Mystery Manhole Leak Turns Queens Loading Dock Into Ice Rink
Flooded manhole poses hazard for food wholesaler M&V Provisions, disrupting deliveries across the Tri-State Area.
