Long Island Rail Road workers have gone on strike following the collapse of negotiations with the MTA. Over 250,000 daily passengers will face a transportation collapse.
Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani for the initiative to raise taxes for the wealthy. The mayor plans to use this to finance social programs and cover the deficit.
A powerful blizzard brought over 76 cm of snow to some areas of the northeastern US, paralyzing traffic. Thousands of homes were left without electricity, and about 7,400 flights were canceled.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration would pay service members this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This comes amid a budget stalemate affecting other federal services and social programs.
Zohran Mamdani leads Andrew Cuomo by 19 points in the New York City mayoral race, according to a Siena College poll. Elise Stefanik has narrowed the gap with Kathy Hochul to 14 points in a potential 2026 race.
The New York State Senate has approved a bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives at will. The law will allow patients with a terminal diagnosis to receive a deadly cocktail of drugs.
The US Federal Aviation Administration imposes restrictions on the use of drones over critical infrastructure in New York City. The decision is a precautionary measure after drones were spotted near strategic facilities in New Jersey.
New York's Stewart Airport temporarily suspended operations after a drone was spotted nearby. The state's governor calls for tighter control over drones after a series of similar incidents.
A small plane crashed on the median of the I-684 highway in Westchester County. There were two people on board, one of them died, and the accident caused a leak of aviation fuel.
Starting January 5, Manhattan will introduce an entry fee, which will increase by 2028. The funds will be used to improve public transportation and the subway to the tune of $15 billion.
A powerful storm in New York State caused severe damage, including damage to a B-52 bomber and a historic church. The governor declared a state of emergency due to the threat of further hazards.
