NYC officials advance reforms today. Mayor Adams signs a law to streamline health coverage for city workers; traffic eases under a $9 congestion fee while proposals emerge to restrict cellphone use in schools.

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A gang member received a life sentence in Brooklyn amid efforts to curb violence, while New York's stock market paused for MLK Day, reflecting a day of judicial action and holiday routine.

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New York reports a steady consumer price index for December with a 4.3% annual rise, even as a surge in norovirus and flu cases raises significant public health concerns across the city.

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American Express settles a wire fraud probe with a significant payout, while Buffalo emerges as the nation’s top housing market, reflecting two starkly different trends across New York.

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Mayor Adams eases $80 million in medical debt while New York Assembly honors Korean American Day. Energy prices drop and a former finance minister is sentenced for fraud, marking a day of mixed progress and accountability.

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Federal deportation plans spark debate as the SS United States delays its final voyage, while an approaching winter storm may bring NYC its heaviest snowfall in years.

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A severe winter storm blankets New York City and its suburbs with heavy snow and icy winds, complicating travel and daily routines.

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