New York news · 10 November 2026
80-year-old man dies in Hamilton Heights fire
An 80-year-old man died after an early Monday fire in Hamilton Heights, the FDNY said. Two other residents and two firefighters had minor injuries.
Former NYPD detective among four arrested in drug and firearm case
Prosecutors announced that a former NYPD detective is among four people arrested for allegedly conspiring to sell narcotics in Manhattan and Staten Island. Thirteen unlicensed firearms were reportedly found in his home.
Man accused in Brooklyn jogger's death could be indicted; school job ended
A 27-year-old school aide, who pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of jogger Katie Suarez, 28, could be indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury as early as Tuesday. NYC school officials confirmed he was fired.
Lawmakers question DOE hiring after Brooklyn jogger's death
New York lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how the Department of Education hired a teacher's aide who is charged in the death of jogger Katie Suarez. The DOE says it has suspended him and will move to end his employment.
Council seeks answers from colleges on campus sexual misconduct
Council Speaker Julie Menin invited leaders of 10 NYC colleges to testify at a Dec. 15 hearing on campus sexual misconduct. The invitations are voluntary.
Woman critically hurt, two boys injured in Bronx house fire
A pre-dawn fire on East 154th Street in Melrose left a 43-year-old woman critically burned and two boys hurt. Seven residents were displaced.
One in eight NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year
A report from Advocates for Children says more than 138,000 NYC public school students lived in temporary housing last school year, down 10% from the year before. It was the 11th straight year the number topped 100,000.
Coastal storm expected later this week, then colder air
After a breezy, pleasant start, a coastal storm may bring rain, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding later in the week, followed by colder air.
Lost O'Keeffe painting from East Village closet heads to auction
A 1930 Georgia O'Keeffe painting found in an East Village apartment closet will be sold at Christie's on Nov. 17 for at least $3 million.
Suspect charged in death of woman found in Queens shop
A suspect was arrested and charged with murder, robbery and weapon possession after a woman was found dead in a Flushing storefront on 164th Street.
Mamdani announces $25 million expansion of NYC cold-weather response
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $25 million to expand the city's Code Blue cold-weather system, with more than 300 additional outreach canvassers at peak deployment and 800 beds on the coldest days. The city is also changing how it clears snow.