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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.
Saks Fifth Avenue has decided to cancel its annual holiday light show, a popular event in New York City, due to unspecified reasons. The decision marks a significant change in the retailer's holiday season activities, which typically draw large crowds to its flagship store.
New York City is experiencing a smoky smell due to fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn, affecting air quality in the area.
A homeowner in Queens, New York, caught a porch pirate by setting a trap with a decoy package and confronted the thief with a baseball bat. The incident was captured on security video and uploaded to TikTok, where the homeowner, Carlos Mejia, has been using the platform to call attention to porch pirates. According to a study by the Chamber of Commerce, about 26% of consumers have had a package stolen, with an average value of $81.91, and 25% were never reimbursed for their stolen items.
Two men, Eric Smokes and David Warren, who were imprisoned for decades for the 1987 killing of a French tourist in Times Square have had their convictions overturned after prosecutors uncovered evidence of police pressuring witnesses. The men, who maintained their innocence, were released on parole in 2007 and 2011 after serving 20 and 24 years, respectively. The case, marked by lack of DNA evidence and recanted witness statements, was initially opposed by the judge and the district attorney's office, but a new investigation under Manhattan's current district attorney led to the uncovering of significant new evidence, resulting in the convictions being vacated.
Irina Shayk was spotted with her daughter Lea in New York City after a vacation, amidst rumors of her developing relationship with Tom Brady. Despite not being officially together, insiders suggest the pair are attracted to each other and considering a more permanent relationship, taking things at their own pace. Shayk and Brady first sparked romance rumors in July and have been seen together in various cities, though Brady's busy schedule previously put a pause on the relationship. Now, after being seen together in Miami last month, it seems the relationship may be back on.