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New York City is shifting from a drought watch to a drought warning, city officials tell NBC New York. The change is expected to be formally announced by the mayor and other city leaders at a news conference Monday afternoon. The city is expected to announced new plans to combat the unusually dry conditions amid a continued lack of rain….

A suspect is in custody accused of fatally stabbing two people in Manhattan on Monday morning, according to the New York Police Department.

New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may postpone repairs on a temporarily out-of-service aqueduct to bring more water into the stressed system.

Counties across the tri-state are being asked to conserve water. News 4’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

The prestigious Michelin Guide — which showcases the best restaurants — has added a whopping 19 new New York City restaurants to its ever-growing list. The guide, a culinary staple which boasts over 400 must-visit restaurants, highlights establishments that Michelin’s reviewers deem as having incredible food and worthy of the public stopping in for a bite. Here are the 19…

NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

Documents reviewed by the NBC New York I-Team suggest the city’s municipal workforce may be more distracted than ever – by side jobs with private sector companies that have business dealings with the city.

The first-in-the-nation congestion pricing initiative is set to restart in early January after a months-long pause. Gov. Hochul announced on Thursday the new toll will have a reduced price of $9. But even with the lower fare, many are still vowing to fight it. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff and Adam Harding report.

With President-elect Donald Trump headed for the White House, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hurriedly restarting the congestion pricing plan to fund the MTA — but faces staunch bipartisan opposition from lawmakers in surrounding boroughs and NYC suburbs.

The August death of a 4-month-old boy in the Bronx during the summer was ruled a homicide, as the investigation continues, the NYPD announced Thursday. On Aug.10, at around 9:12 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a child at Eagle Avenue. When officers arrived, according to police, they found an unconscious and unresponsive 4-month-old boy. The child was…

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street. Organizers revealed Thursday that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and “Pose” star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over previous years. The trio will be in front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store, while also...

Starting on Jan. 5, all cars entering Manhattan below 60 Street will have to pay $9, a $6 reduction from the previous toll pricing. But are other discounts still available?

Congestion pricing will resume with reduced toll of $9 beginning in January, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.

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.