New York City

The New York City Council voted to shift the responsibility of paying hefty broker fees from tenants to whomever hires the broker. Supporters have said the move would save renters thousands of dollars up front, but critics maintain it will only end up pushing rents up even higher. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

The New York City Council passed, in a 42-8 vote, a bill that will put an end to forcing tenant-paid brokers fees, as the city looks for strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Now, whoever hires the broker will have to pay their fees. The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses, or FARE, Act will “prohibit brokers from passing their…

A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx on Tuesday led to an suspension of all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven that lasted through much of Wednesday, according to the transit agency, with service finally restored in the late afternoon.

Gov. Kathy Hochul may resurrect the plan that she put on pause back in June, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be changes to the controversial toll

A transformer fire in the Bronx caused a big commuter headache Tuesday evening, as the flames in Parkchester led to power problems for Amtrak. For passengers going to and from New Haven, Connecticut, from NY Penn Station, service was suspended for the rest of the day. NBC New York’s Chris Jose reports.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she may revive the controversial congestion pricing tolling plan that she put on pause in June, just weeks before it was set to take effect. But Hochul has noted there need to be a few key changes to the plan, possibly including the price. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx has led to all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven getting suspended for the rest of Tuesday, according to the transit agency.

New York City is throwing its old ways of handling garbage into the trash. There are new container rules about to go into effect citywide — here’s what will happen to those who choose to toss them aside. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.

New York City is taking another step in its war on rats and sidewalk trash, as residents can expect to see less bags and more bins on the streets starting Tuesday.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can focus on his campaign for reelection this spring.

New York City will have a chance to revel in the fall spirit with one of the season’s beloved beverages thanks to a festival that will be making its way to Midtown later this month. The New York Cider Association announced that the NY Cider Festival will be held on Nov. 16. The event, which will be held at Location05…

A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is discussing a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors following his arrest last month on charges of witness tampering and destroying evidence, court papers show. Mohamed Bahi, who served as City Hall’s chief liaison to the Muslim community, was arrested last month as part of a sweeping investigation into Adams and...

A car influencer who posted YouTube videos of drag races on New York City streets died when he crashed his speeding BMW into a light pole near John F. Kennedy airport, police said.

The 30 Rock Christmas tree was cut down in  West Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Thursday.

Hold on to your turkeys. It’s time for tinsels and cutting down the Rockefeller Christmas tree.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine struck a deal to end his current jail stint, agreeing to serve a month behind bars for violating the terms of his release after a felony conviction, prosecutors said Wednesday.

The search is over: A towering, 11-ton, 67-year old Norway Spruce will be this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This year’s tree comes with a New England accent, as it hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts — the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to come from the state since 1959. NBC New York’s Maria Larosa reports.

A New York City family is asking for help after their daughter, who is autistic, went missing on Halloween. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

A desperate search is underway in New York City after the parents of a 21-year-old woman with autism said they woke up just days ago, and their daughter was gone.

Issues with scanners at some Queens poll sites were reported on Election Day after multiple attempts were required to scan a ballot, according to the NYC Board of Elections.