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Friends and peers in music, film, and politics gathered in New York to mourn Clive Davis at his funeral, paying tribute to the 94-year-old record executive with attendees including Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Hoda Kotb, Gayle King, Ja Rule, Nancy Pelosi, Adrien Brody, Jennifer Hudson and Kenny G.
During New York City's 2022-23 migrant surge, prosecutors say Adams aides exploited the crisis by steering no-bid emergency shelter contracts to favored operators, reaping tens of millions in payments; Frank Carone was arrested for directing about $6.8 million to a hotel in exchange for roughly $120,000, with other aides and associates investigated for similar schemes amid ongoing oversight of migrant-relief contracts.
Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff, his brother, a Queens hotel owner and an associate in a $120,000 bribery scheme tied to a $6.8 million migrant-shelter contract, with payments disguised as legal fees funneled through law firms; Carone is expected to plead not guilty.
A three-month expedition near Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard drilled as deep as 1,300 feet below the Atlantic seafloor and recovered about 13,200 gallons of freshwater, confirming a large reservoir that stretches from offshore New Jersey to Maine and could theoretically supply New York City for around 800 years. While the freshwater appears present in several sediment types, accessing and safely using it would be technically complex, expensive, and potentially harmful to marine ecosystems, so researchers are still estimating the reservoir’s size, connections to onshore aquifers, and whether it’s being replenished.
Manhattanhenge 2026 offers four opportunities to see the sunset align with Manhattan's cross streets: May 28 (half sun, 8:14 p.m. EDT), May 29 (full sun, 8:13 p.m. EDT), July 11 (full sun, 8:20 p.m. EDT), and July 12 (half sun, 8:21 p.m. EDT). Best viewing spots are the east–west cross streets at 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th Streets looking west toward New Jersey, with the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building providing striking backdrops. The effect arises from Manhattan’s 1811 grid tilted about 30 degrees east of true north, so the alignments occur in late May and early July. A separate morning Manhattanhenge occurs around December 9–10 and January 1, though visibility is more hindered by buildings and colder air. Arrive about 30 minutes early to secure a good view.
New York City observes its first Ramadan under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with residents gathering for a predawn suhoor in Brooklyn and highlighting the city’s diverse Muslim life as the year’s holiday unfolds.
A powerful blizzard dumped heavy snow and high winds across the East Coast, forcing widespread transit disruptions from New Jersey to Massachusetts. NJ Transit and LIRR were fully halted, Metro-North trimmed service (with West-of-Hudson canceled), and New York City subways and buses faced delays. Amtrak suspended Boston–New York service, while a Massachusetts travel ban covered parts of the Cape and southern coast. More than 6,000 flights were canceled, and regional systems like MBTA, RIPTA, and SEPTA reduced or halted service as the storm intensified.
A New York City Police Department sergeant, Erik Duran, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter for hurling a red cooler at a fleeing suspect in the Bronx in 2023, causing the man on a motorized scooter to crash and die. He was dismissed from the NYPD after the verdict and faces up to 15 years in prison at sentencing on March 19; the case was a bench trial, with prosecutors arguing reckless, intentional action and the defense claiming only seconds to react.
New York City officials said seven of the ten storm-related deaths involved cold exposure, highlighting potential gaps in shelter access and hospital discharge practices during extreme cold as investigators work to determine each case.
Verizon reported a nationwide wireless outage affecting data and voice, with engineers investigating and emergency alerts issued in Washington, DC and New York City; other carriers said they were unaffected, and officials urged residents to use alternative communications while the issue is resolved.
Nearly 15,000 New York State Nurses Association members walked out at Montefiore Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai—the biggest nursing strike in NYC history—demanding inflation-adjusted pay, stronger staffing protections, and new contract provisions on artificial intelligence and workplace violence. Hospitals say negotiations with mediators were limited and warn the demands would be costly amid federal health-care funding changes; state officials will monitor patient safety as hospitals deploy temporary staff and have spent more than $100 million preparing for the strike.
Immigration courts in New York City are experiencing chaos as federal agents, often masked, conduct surprise arrests of immigrants during routine hearings, leading to overcrowded detention facilities, protests, and concerns over the erosion of safe legal spaces for immigrants amid an accelerated crackdown under the Trump administration.
The 2024 Michelin Guide has recognized four Upper West Side restaurants for maintaining their Michelin stars, including Masa and Per Se, both with three stars, located at 10 Columbus Circle. Jean-Georges holds two stars, while Essential by Christophe has one. Additionally, Covacha and Chick Chick received Bib Gourmand honors for affordable dining. Jungsik in Tribeca was newly awarded three stars, marking a significant achievement for New York City dining.
Police suspect that the gunman involved in the shooting of a United Healthcare CEO has left New York City. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and pursuing leads to locate the suspect.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony marks the 93rd year of this iconic holiday tradition. The event features a 74-foot Norway Spruce adorned with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the ceremony includes performances by the Radio City Rockettes, Backstreet Boys, and others. The event will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. The tree will remain lit until mid-January 2025, and its wood will be donated to Habitat for Humanity post-holiday season.