NYC's winter weather has been slightly warmer than usual, with an average temp of 35°F recorded in Central Park on January 29.

A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to a conspiracy charge, admitting that he and others agreed to accept $190,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections for customers of a former city firefighter.

The Suffolk County District Attorney commented on whether Rex Heuermann is being considered a suspect in unsolved cases.

New York political leaders are split over the recent increase in ICE deportation operations, with Republicans praising the crackdown and Democrats stressing authorities respect “sanctuary" policies.

The Denver Nuggets are continuing their five-game road trip Wednesday night with a stop in New York to take on the Knicks. Wednesday's game will be the second a

The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

New York ranks among the states with the fewest collection accounts per resident, according to a new report from WalletHub that examines financial distress across the country.

Massena, N.Y. — Six people were killed in a blaze Monday night in an Upstate New York home. The deadly fire happened at a home in Massena, a North Country town just miles from the Canadian border. Three children and their parents were killed in the blaze, the Massena Central School District Superintendent said.

A program to help New Yorkers file their taxes for free is back. WAMC’s Alexander Babbie reports. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program brings volunteer tax preparers and taxpayers making less than $67,000 annually together. It’s sponsored in the Capital Region by the regional United Way and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.

How did the New York Jets land on Aaron Glenn as their next head coach? Judy Battista details an exhaustive process that took months, involved hundreds of voices and validated the recommendation of a legendary figure in franchise history.

One of the key decisions facing the Mets is whether to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Negotiations have been ongoing, with reports suggesting that the team is taking a firm stance. They are offering a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Alonso’s market is weaker than expected. This allows the Mets to secure him on terms they prefer.