The New York City subway reported over 1 billion people this year, marking a major milestone after the pandemic recovery. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) served its billionth customer for the year on Tuesday morning.

A huge shortage of Salvation Army volunteer bell ringers this year has led to a drop in donations. The organization is seeking volunteers to continue the tradition by welcoming all to register and join.

The e-carts is part of an expanded pilot program aimed at improving deliveries in major metropolitan areas. The e-carts used in the expanded pilot are from BrightDrop, a technology startup from GM looking to decarbonize last-mile delivery in five locations in New York City, the Theatre District, Midtown, Midtown East and Brooklyn Heights.

AccuWeather report states, In New York City, this Christmas is likely to be the coldest since at least 2000 when the high was 27, and the low was 15 at Central Park. The winter storm is part of massive system expected to bring even worse weather, such as blizzards, to other parts of the U.S.