New York City News

Thousands of fans packed into the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan to watch the Liberty’s championship parade.

The Year in Photos: Moments That Captivated New York City in 2024

Ben Fractenberg Dec. 26, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 24, 2024, 12:44 p.m.

New Yorkers witnessed political upheaval, campus protests and a mayor facing federal prosecution, alongside the triumph of the NY Liberty and a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

People watch the solar eclipse in DUMBO.

New York City

New Yorkers Awed at Celestial Spectacle ‘You Just Can’t Beat’

April 8, 2024, 6:04 p.m.April 8, 2024, 8:25 p.m.

It takes a lot to make people here put down their phones, contemplate the universe and talk to one another. The moon blotting out the sun did the trick.

An e-bike rider had an extra battery stored on their cycle.

e-bikes

Congress in Rare Agreement on E-Bike Battery Bill Pushed by NY Reps

Jan. 29, 2024, 4:59 a.m.Jan. 28, 2024, 10:01 p.m.

Legislation to fast-track standards for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries has unanimous, bipartisan in the House — so far. But standards that will actually have the power to change the industry are still months if not years away.

Eric Adams

Not Just the Turks: Feds Looking at Mayor’s List That Allegedly Let Big Developers Cut FDNY Line

Nov. 16, 2023, 6:09 p.m.Nov. 17, 2023, 12:51 p.m.

The “Deputy Mayor of Operations List” favored prominent real estate developers seeking crucial fire alarm approvals at a time when inspections were backlogged, lawsuit alleges.

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a bill g in Brooklyn to protect New Yorkers from deed theft.

The Deed Finders

Hochul Signs Bill Giving Prosecutors More Power to Halt Deed Theft Evictions

Nov. 15, 2023, 4:49 p.m.Nov. 15, 2023, 4:49 p.m.

But legislation that would require authorities to exercise more oversight over other types of predatory deed transactions uncovered by THE CITY has yet to be introduced.

Tamra Dixon, a mom of a fifth grader, poses for a portrait at P.S. 282 in Brooklyn.

Public Schools

Participation in Parent Conferences Has Plunged 40% Since COVID Remote Meetings Began

Nov. 13, 2023, 3:46 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 4:23 a.m.

Parents can request in-person conferences, but many don't know about this option.

Mayor Eric Adams meets at City Hall with Turkish mayor Hilmi Türkmen.

Adams World: Investigated

Mayor Eric Adams Blasts Leaks From Feds as Investigation into Foreign Donors Heats Up

Nov. 12, 2023, 5:41 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 2:55 p.m.

A federal probe is reportedly looking into whether Adams intervened with the Fire Department to open a new consulate building on time for a visit by Turkish President Erdogan.

Jumal George smiles while sitting on a painted bench.

Marijuana

Legal Budtender Is Home After Three Weeks in Rikers on Pot Charges

Nov. 6, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 4, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

Jumal George, an employee of NYC’s first legal pot shop, was behind bars in part because state law expunged cannabis convictions, but not pot-related arrest warrants.