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An affordable housing lottery has opened at a new building in Inwood.

Housing

Affordable housing lottery opens in new Inwood building with one-bedrooms starting at $702

Posted on December 27, 2024

Rev. Kevin McCall and other advocates kneel on the F train platform at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station on Dec. 26, 2024 for a vigil to honor the woman who was burned alive at the station four days earlier.

Brooklyn

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Brooklyn for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways

Posted on December 27, 2024

consul general Ofir Akunis

Metro Philadelphia

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis talks war in Gaza, antisemitism during visit to Philadelphia

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New York Family

Flu Cases Surge 72% in New York City as Virus Spreads

Thomas DiNapoli New York State Comptroller

MTA needs to take additional money-saving measures, DiNapoli audit finds in wake of capital plan veto

Posted on December 26, 2024

An affordable housing lottery has opened at 250 E. 83rd St. on the Upper East Side.

Housing

Affordable housing lottery opens with one-bedrooms starting at $974 on Upper East Side

Posted on December 26, 2024

Mayor Adams at 2024 State of the City address

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Adams set to kick off pivotal re-election year with State of the City address at Apollo Theater

Posted on December 26, 2024

Suriname's former President Desi Bouterse (C) and his wife Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring attend a rally at his NDP party centre, where he asked supporters to calmly wait for the High Court of Justice verdict in his appeals case against the Court Martial, in Paramaribo, on Dec. 16, 2023. The prosecution repeated the demand for 20-years jail time for his involvement in the murder of 15 people when he ruled in 1982 during his military government.

Caribbean Life

Major probe into details of former dictator’s death

housing lottery

Bronx Times

Housing lottery launches for 86 units at 13-story residential building in Mott Haven, rent starts at $1,852

2025 interest rate economy

Metro Philadelphia

A look ahead: What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation?

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QNS

Groundbreaking marks start of massive $17.3M transformation for Arverne Library in the Rockaways

7 trains arrive at 40th Street station.

NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

Posted on December 26, 2024

year in review: Mayor Eric Adams was criminally charged on multiple counts of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations and wire fraud.

News

2024 Year in Review: Looking back at some of NYC’s biggest news stories this year

Posted on December 26, 2024

Juan Soto David Stearns Scott Boras Mets intro presser

Mets

Juan Soto sets record straight on Yankees’ treatment of family

Posted on December 26, 2024

Scene of Brooklyn shooting

Brooklyn

Brooklyn man nabbed for allegedly murdering wife during domestic dispute: cops

Posted on December 26, 2024

The 2025 numerals arrived in Times Square on Dec. 18.

New Year’s Eve in Times Square: A New Yorker’s guide to street closures, train schedules and more

Posted on December 26, 2024

Mikal Bridges Knicks

New York Knicks

Mikal Bridges easing any concerns that he won’t fit with Knicks

Posted on December 26, 2024

Many Mega Millions lottery tickets.

Finance

Mega Millions reaches $1.15 billion jackpot ahead of Dec. 27 drawing, among the highest prizes in game’s history

Posted on December 26, 2024

jfk

QNS

European airline carrier Norse Atlantic selects JFK Terminal 6 as future hub

La Dune, Southampton, auction, 2024, home sales, priciest, Hamptons

Behind the Hedges

The 10 Priciest Hamptons Home Sales of 2024

Andy Warhol portrait of Vladimir Lenin

The revolutionary lens: Andy Warhol’s Lenin series and the intersection of art, history and collecting

Posted on December 26, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

2024 Year in Review: New York politics dominated by City Hall turmoil

Posted on December 26, 2024

Six people have been injured in Herald Square on Christmas Day, including several tourists, after a yellow cab driver jumped the curb and struck pedestrians, cops and eyewitnesses said.

Midtown Manhattan

Taxi driver crashed into Herald Square crowd on Christmas, leaves six injured

Posted on December 25, 2024

Heaven's Door Ascension

Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door whiskey crafts ‘A Complete Unknown’-themed cocktail

Posted on December 25, 2024

Leah Reinhardt at the Gotham Comedy Club

From bartender to comedy star: Leah Reinhardt serves NYC laughs as sharp as her wit

Posted on December 25, 2024

a dog and a kitten

Pets

These are 2024’s most popular dog and cat names in New York City

Posted on December 25, 2024

Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse speaks during a news conference after the Court Martial of Suriname confirmed a 20-year jail sentence for his involvement in the murder of 15 people while he ruled in 1982 during his military government, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Aug. 31, 2021.

Caribbean Life

Suriname’s Former President Desi Bouterse dies in hiding

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QNS

Queens families flock to unique indoor ‘glice’ skating experience at NY Hall of Science in Flushing

Co-Hosts Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso, Heroes Trinity the Tuck, Adam Rippon, Sebastian Bach, Frankie Grande and Cheryl Burke, Villains Corinne Olympios, Rachel Reilly, Bartise Bowden, Tiffany Pollard and Wes Bergmann, as seen on Worst Cooks in America, Season 28, Heroes Vs Villains.

Reality shows stars facing off in new season of ‘Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains’

Posted on December 25, 2024

Alleged Brooklyn subway arsonist in court

Brooklyn

Alleged Brooklyn subway arsonist who burned woman alive tried to fan deadly flames throughout train: DA

Posted on December 24, 2024

homeless

QNS

Homeless men charged in deadly 7 train subway brawl in Woodside: DA

New York State warns New Yorkers to be aware of stores' refund and return policies this holiday season.

Shopping

What you need to know about to refunds and returns in New York

Posted on December 24, 2024

The Middletown Road station was closed for seven months in 2013 - 2014 to make major renovations, including replacing the stairs, but the MTA refused to add ADA accessible elevators.

Bronx Times

Middletown Road station to get elevators after decade-long legal battle over ADA compliance

A homeless man looks through a window of a van from a street in Midtown.

Manhattan DA says ‘Neighborhood Navigator’ program has helped more than 700 people get essential aid, including housing and mental health

Posted on December 24, 2024

Adrian Blake Enscoe says fellow actors and fansBroadway musical Swept Away are left heartbroken after Swept Away is being canned mere weeks after it opened.

Midtown Manhattan

Swept Away: Actors, fans of Broadway musical left heartbroken after show’s premature impending closure

Posted on December 24, 2024

Astoria Post

Advocates applaud new law for better representation of MENA communities in NY State

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium.

2024 Year in Review: New York sports’ naughty and nice list

Posted on December 24, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams exits a Nov. 1 federal court conference with his legal team and security detail.

Politics

Adams’ attorney accuses feds of leaking witness identity, testimony to press

Posted on December 24, 2024

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Mets

Mets rumors: What is next after Sean Manaea signing? Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman latest

Posted on December 24, 2024

Harlem holiday party for kids

Harlem

Harlem’s 28th Precinct brings holiday cheer to community

Posted on December 24, 2024

NY: Maimonides Pediatric Hematology & Oncology department hosts holiday event

Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides’ holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients

Brooklyn man who beat woman at bus stop

Brooklyn

Man beats woman at Brooklyn bus stop in attempted robbery: cops

Posted on December 24, 2024

A family trudges through the snowstorm in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Feb. 7, 2021.

White Christmas: NYC sees light snowfall on Christmas Eve as Sanitation Department works to keep streets clear

Posted on December 24, 2024

Dec 23, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Prudential Center.

Islanders, Rangers battling for most inept NYC-area team

Posted on December 24, 2024

Wednesday's Peace For All Rally in support of religious minorities in Bangladesh at the US Capitol. Photo: Arts4All Foundation.

QNS

Queens non-profit joins U.S. Capitol rally to address rising violence in Bangladesh

Christmas tree, snow and New York City

Holidays

Christmas carol crawl: New York’s connection to your favorite holiday songs

Posted on December 24, 2024

Kathryn Lewek 's oldest child Mackenzie helps with the makeup for the Metropolitan Opera's "The Magic Flute"

‘The Magic Flute’: Go backstage at the Met Opera with the ‘Queen of the Night’ Kathryn Lewek

Posted on December 24, 2024

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

New York Giants

Drew Lock injury latest: Giants QB underwent MRI on shoulder

Posted on December 24, 2024

More from around NYC

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Family of Montrell Williams announces $60 million claim against NYPD for negligence in toddler’s murder

Three firefighters were injured while battled a raging four alarm fire in a row of two-story mixed use buildings on Aug. 10 at 114-42 through 114-48 Stuphin Blvd. in South Jamaica.

Three firefighters injured while battling four-alarm South Jamaica fire: FDNY

coney island casino

Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal on the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 16, 2025.

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes persisted in 2024: FBI data