Politics
Mayor Mamdani Unveils 2-K, 3-K RFI for Child Care
New York City launches request for information to expand childcare capacity citywide
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bolsters Sanctuary City Policies
Order requires city agencies to audit immigration enforcement practices and appoint privacy officers
Trump Administration Halts $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project
Work on the Gateway project, the largest infrastructure project in the U.S., is winding down as federal funding is suspended.
Lifestyle
NY Offers Free College for Injured Workers Through SUNY/CUNY Reconnect Program
The expanded initiative provides tuition, fees, books, and supplies for eligible adult learners to retrain in high-demand fields.
Truck Driver Carves Massive Scale Model of New York City Over Decades
Joe Macken's miniature replica of the Big Apple will go on display at the Museum of the City of New York.
New York Announces 2026 Free Fishing Days
Residents and visitors can enjoy fishing without a license on select dates this year.
Crime
Both Missing Hopkinsville Teens Found After 2-Month Search
Authorities located the two 16-year-olds in separate locations after they went missing in December.
School bus driver charged in fatal crash that killed 11-year-old girl
Amira Aminova died after being struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Brooklyn
Long Island Home Health Aide Charged with Abusing Disabled Child
Authorities say Bruno Valenzuela was caught on camera violently hitting and shaking a 5-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
Weather
NYC Ferry Service Suspended Due to Icy Conditions
Bitter cold and snow have clogged the East River, forcing the shutdown of the popular commuter ferry system.
Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Tri-State Area
Dangerous wind chills, snow, and frigid temperatures expected this weekend
Snow Showers and Squalls Expected This Weekend in New York
Areas of heavy snow and low visibility likely on Saturday morning
Health
New York Community Rallies for Firefighter's Daughter with Rare Brain Cancer
St. John's basketball and New York Knicks legends join Firefighters Foundation to support 4-year-old Izzy Cashion's cancer treatment
Thousands Face Disruption as Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract Dispute Continues
Failure to reach an agreement by the end of 2025 means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network for Anthem patients.
New York City Aims to Boost Organ Donor Registration
Community outreach and policy reforms aim to increase donation rates, especially in underrepresented communities.
