Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today.

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We can expect rain today, but mainly in the morning, with things drying out later in the day. It will also be breezy, with gusts up to 30 mph.

The highs will be near 50 early on, but will fall into the 40s for the afternoon and evening.

Highs: Near 50
Lows: Near 30
Rainy and breezy

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Around NYC

1. Flu cases surge to record levels across New York state

New York is experiencing its worst flu week on record, with more than 71,000 positive cases reported statewide — a 38% jump from the week before, according to the Department of Health.

Officials say the surge is being driven by the H3 subtype of influenza A, which is often linked to more severe seasons. Hospitalizations have already surpassed last year’s peak, with children under 18 visiting ERs at the highest rate.

2. ‘Good Riddance Day’ held in Times Square ahead of New Year’s celebrations

Times Square welcomed crowds Sunday for its annual “Good Riddance Day,” inviting New Yorkers and tourists to symbolically let go of difficult moments from 2025 ahead of the new year.

Now in its 19th year, the event featured a new twist: attendees tore up official tickets listing regrets and tossed them away. Reflections ranged from grief and job struggles to gratitude and hope for the year ahead.

3. Raiders in position for top draft pick after 34-10 loss to Giants

The New York Giants snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 34–10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, a result that reshaped the race for the top pick in the NFL draft.

Las Vegas now sits in prime position for No. 1 after its 10th straight loss, while the Giants saw promising performances from rookie quarterback Dart and receiver Wan’Dale Robinson.

Around the Nation

1. Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

2. Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91

3. ‘Avatar’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood