Flu season has arrived early this year in New York City, with cases climbing dramatically during the past month. nytimes.com/2025/12/16/nyr…

Sources: Mamdani to announce key fiscal appointments ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Starting in 2005, a nonprofit called Christmas Spirit Foundation began its “Trees for Troops” program, which distributes free Christmas trees to families and active-duty servicemembers on United States military bases. goodgoodgood.co/articles/trees…

Longtime David Bowie Pianist Mike Garson Presenting Bowie Tribute Shows in 2026 Featuring Billy Corgan & Other Special Guests americansongwriter.com/longtime-david…

Nearly every NYC subway station will get spikes, paddles to combat fare evasion gothamist.com/news/nearly-ev… via @gothamist

Nearly every NYC subway station will get spikes, paddles to combat fare evasion gothamist.com/news/nearly-ev… via Gothamist

New Yorkers Back Mamdani’s Push for Free Child Care, Poll Shows nytimes.com/2025/12/16/nyr…

Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday that nearly 40,000 Connecticut residents will receive letters in the mail this week informing them that some or all of their medical debt has been erased. courant.com/2025/12/15/lam…

Jack White Rips Trump Over His Reaction to Rob Reiner’s Death consequence.net/2025/12/jack-w…

Joe Walsh Set To Auction 800 Personal Treasures To Help America’s Veterans americansongwriter.com/joe-walsh-set-…

NYC’s speed limit will drop to 20 mph in 250 areas by end of 2025 pix11.com/news/local-new…

Multiple reports suggest new leader for Archdiocese of New York ny1.com/nyc/manhattan/…

Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/…

The Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup. nypost.com/2025/12/16/spo…

Almost five dozen school districts on Long Island tested positive for lead in their drinking water, according to a new report from the New York Department of Health. bronx.news12.com/dozens-of-long…

The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure. cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/…

The MetroCard is becoming a museum piece in 'FAREwell' exhibit gothamist.com/arts-entertain… via @gothamist

The MetroCard is becoming a museum piece in 'FAREwell' exhibit gothamist.com/arts-entertain… via Gothamist

Van Morrison, Steven Van Zandt, George Thorogood Among Stars to Honor Taj Mahal at 2026 Benefit Concert for the Sweet Relief Charity americansongwriter.com/van-morrison-s…

A Giant Sandstone Buddha Is Coming to the High Line in NYC: See Pictures timeout.com/newyork/news/t…