NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND — A developing storm system is expected to bring widespread rainfall to parts of the Northeast on Friday, November 6, raising concerns about localized flooding. New York City, Long Island, southern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and portions of Massachusetts are preparing for periods of unsettled weather. Forecasters expect the most persistent rainfall to develop east of New York City, particularly across central and eastern Long Island and southern Connect

New York City and surrounding Tri-State communities are experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures as cooler air moves across the Northeast. Following unsettled weather Friday, Saturday's forecast calls for cloudy skies gradually giving way to sunshine, with temperatures reaching approximately 54 degrees in New York City. Gusty winds could create additional concerns for residents traveling outdoors or securing seasonal decorations. SMMC NEWS REPORT The cooler weather is expect

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of the New York Police Department’s use-of-force policies, marking the department’s first major examination of those guidelines in approximately a decade. The announcement comes amid growing demands for police accountability, heightened scrutiny of law enforcement practices, and increasing political pressure surrounding Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s leadership of the nation’s largest police department

New York City is facing mounting tension following a controversial federal immigration enforcement operation in Marble Hill that left a 28-year-old man wounded and sparked widespread demonstrations. More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan demanding accountability, transparency, and an independent investigation into the shooting. SMMC NEWS REPORT The confrontation unfolded Thursday when federal immigration agents attempted to detain Oscar Bergal during an operat

New York City is confronting renewed concerns about youth gun violence after newly reported NYPD figures revealed a 19% increase in juvenile gun arrests during 2026. According to police data, 423 minors have been arrested on gun-related charges compared with 355 during the same period last year. The increase has sparked debate over how young people gain access to firearms and whether existing prevention efforts are doing enough to protect neighborhoods, families and schools a