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A budget crisis could force the Mount Vernon City School District to close several elementary schools, leaving students and parents wondering what to do. News 4 New York’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

Mayor Adams broke ground on Etihad Park. The site will play host to future matches in 2027 while also providing affordable housing to thousands of people. News 4 New York’s Charles Watson reports. 

News 4’s Kay Angrum and Matt Brickman present a preview of the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, including special guest Coco Jones.

The jury in the Daniel Penny trial went home without reaching a verdict after a second day of deliberations. News 4’s Rana Novini reports. 

There is an urgent rescue mission underway on Long Island to save turtles stunned by the sudden drop in temperatures. News 4 New York’s Greg Cergol reports. 

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth met with Congress amid mounting concerns on Capitol Hill. News 4’s Melissa Russo reports. 

Mario Lopez talks with Sara Gore about the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, working with his family, and his new holiday movie.

Ashley Bellman visits Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels New York City. Stop by for festive fun and holiday cocktails.

Scarlet Sound from Neptune High School won this year’s Star Choir competition! Kay Angrum catches up with the winners as they prepare to perform at the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting.

Emmy and Tony winner Cherry Jones shares details of the new Loie Fuller documentary “Obsessed with Light.”

New York Times cooking expert Vaughn Vreeland shows Sara Gore how to make rum-buttered almond cookies.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in a targeted attack Wednesday morning outside a midtown Manhattan hotel in New York City, the NYPD said. The search for the gunman is ongoing.

Broadway Inspirational Voices has been transforming lives for 30 years. Dahiana Pérez speaks with leaders of the organization to learn more.