New York news · 8 November 2026
City schools employee charged with murder of Brooklyn jogger
Police arrested a 27-year-old Department of Education employee and charged him with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old jogger on a Brooklyn running path. He was suspended and lawmakers demand a review of his hiring.
Hochul wins reelection as New York governor
Kathy Hochul was reelected governor, defeating Republican Bruce Blakeman, and Democrats gained House seats in New York.
Woman found stabbed to death in Flushing storefront
Police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed to death inside a storefront on 164th Street in Queens.
Thousands march in Manhattan demanding an end to ICE operations
Thousands of protesters marched in Manhattan on Saturday, calling for an end to ICE operations in New York City and for accountability from the Trump administration and newly elected members of Congress.
Macy's unveils new characters at Balloonfest
Macy's has unveiled new characters at Balloonfest, according to a local news item.
Rally and vigil held for Javits Frimpong, 15, shot dead in the Bronx
Hundreds marched and held a candlelight vigil Saturday night for Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old killed on Oct. 29 on his way to school in the Bronx. Speakers called for justice, accountability and an end to gun violence and bullying.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives in New York City
A 76-foot Norway Spruce from West Edmeston, New York, arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday morning after a 200-mile trip. It will be lit during a broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
NYPD looking for 17 suspects after teen slashed and robbed in Queens
The NYPD is looking for 17 suspects after a teenager was slashed and robbed in Queens, according to a headline.
Flu cases and hospitalizations surge across New York
Flu cases and hospitalizations are rising across New York as experts push vaccinations.
Investigation continues into Sunset Park fire that killed six
Investigators are probing the cause of a Brooklyn house fire that killed six and injured nine, with illegal-apartment complaints and e-bike batteries under scrutiny.
Cornell faculty vote no confidence in university leadership
Cornell faculty voted no confidence in university leaders amid a fraternity gang-rape case, while the attorney general's probe faces challenges.
NYC expands SNAP benefits with 'Get the Good Stuff' produce match
New York City is expanding a SNAP program called "Get the Good Stuff," which uses a pink card to match spending on fruits and vegetables dollar for dollar at participating grocery stores. Twenty-one stores offer it now, and twelve more are to be added.
Awkwafina learns to cook to revive her family's Queens restaurant
Awkwafina stars in the eight-episode Apple TV series "Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook," in which she learns to cook to reopen Lum's, her family's former Cantonese restaurant in Queens. She is now working to reopen it long-term.
Mamdani threatens legal action over ICE use of city lots
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent a letter warning ICE that the city is willing to go to court if the agency keeps using city property for staging. He also announced a policy telling parks workers to deny ICE access without a warrant.
Jay Rockefeller, former senator and heir to famed dynasty, dies at 89
Former U.S. senator Jay Rockefeller, a member of the Rockefeller dynasty, has died at 89.