Bars, restaurants and businesses in New York City, which is known for its nightlife, are now stocking overdose prevention kits.

James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers, has threatened to suspend alcohol sales at Madison Square Garden in response to state officials critiquing his use of facial recognition technology at venues including MSG.

Mayor Eric Adams outlined the plan for New York City this year in the State of the City address, however, the city's public advocate has differing views.

Mayor Eric Adams laid out an ambitious agenda in his second State of the City address. Adams laid out his vision for New York City in his address, in what he called the "Working People's Agenda." The speech touched upon four pillars: jobs, safety, housing, and care.

Friday should bring a mild end to the workweek and set the stage for a pleasant weekend in New York and New Jersey. Folks should look for mostly sunny skies with a high around 46 degrees on Friday, with clouds moving in and temperatures dropping during the evening hours.

Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul are set to announce more steps to boost safety in the New York City transit system Friday, as NYPD stats show previous efforts may be helping tamp down crime.

New York City Housing Authority Chair Greg Russ is leaving the agency. Russ has headed up NYCHA since 2019, first as CEO and chair, and then just as chair when the roles were split late in 2022.

The Harlem Festival of Culture is returning after more than 50 years, and it’s being reimagined to celebrate the Harlem we know today.

U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing new questions about his campaign funds after it appeared Santos listed a person as his campaign treasurer without their permission.

The South Huntington School District is joining the ranks of districts with armed security guards outside all school buildings.

The Bronx family of a soldier killed at an Army base in Alabama is demanding answers about his death.

Flames broke out around 5 p.m. The fire quickly spread to the area between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof, consuming the cockloft. The Citizen App video shows fiery red flames engulfing the top of the building.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has until Monday, Jan. 30, to sign the Grieving Families Act that passed the state Assembly and Senate.

The measure would expand the definition of family under the law to allow more people to file wrongful death claims. It would also allow people to seek damages for pain and suffering, not just monetary losses.