The real-life inspiration behind ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s not just the Christmas decorations that draw visitors to Doug Avery’s home in Seneca…
Morning Briefing: Dec. 23, 2025
Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Beware, there may…
Nurses at 12 hospitals vote to authorize strike
Union leaders accuse hospital administrators at the 12 hospitals of trying to cut staff, wages and health care…
What it takes to qualify for public housing options in N.Y.
Waitlists are filled up at many upstate organizations trying to house people. This year, People First, formerly known…
NY Capital Tonight: Dec. 22, 2025
The Trump administration announced Monday they will pause leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects that are currently…
Hochul reacts to Trump’s pause of Empire Wind 1
Gov. Kathy Hochul learned the Trump administration will pause leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects that are…
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal leaving state Senate
After over a decade in the New York state Senate, Brad Hoylman-Sigal — who frequently described his west…
Honoring the legacy of longtime Christmas tree seller
Outside McCarren Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, there is a wide selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees lined up on…
Veteran NYPD leader Holmes retires after 38-year career
After nearly four decades in law enforcement, Chief Juanita Holmes has retired from the NYPD. Over her career,…
Modern fare gates to curb fare evasion make subway debut
They’re finally here: new fare gates in the subway. “It reminds me of Europe,” commuter Xaviar Murillo said.…
Morning Briefing: Dec. 22, 2025
Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner The workweek starts…
New street vendor reforms will increase available licenses
A series of measures that will reform street vendor regulations has passed in the City Council, opening up…