New York City News Briefing – February 3, 2026

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New York, NY — February 3, 2026 — Mayor Mamdani appoints Stanley Richards as new DOC commissioner; Jamaica Colosseum Mall closes after 40 years; human remains found in Brooklyn …


Mayor Mamdani Appoints Stanley Richards as New DOC Commissioner

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Stanley Richards as the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction, making him the first formerly incarcerated person to lead the city’s jail system. Richards, president of the Fortune Society, previously served as a top deputy during the Rikers Island staffing crisis. He assumes office as a federal remediation manager takes broad authority over Rikers, amid ongoing tensions with the correction officers’ union.

Jamaica Colosseum Mall Closes After 40 Years

The Jamaica Colosseum Mall in Queens has closed its doors after more than four decades as a neighborhood and cultural landmark. Opened in 1984, the mall housed small businesses and played a role in hip-hop history. Its closure leaves a void as redevelopment looms under the city’s Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.

Human Remains Found in Brooklyn Housing Complex

Police are investigating after the remains of an adult woman were discovered in the basement of a Brooklyn public housing building. Officers responding to a 911 call found the remains inside a NYCHA complex in Bushwick. Authorities have not disclosed how long the woman had been deceased. Residents expressed shock and concern over the discovery.

Weather Forecast

As of 6:33 PM on February 3, 2026, the current conditions in New York City are partly cloudy with a temperature of 32°F (0°C). The forecast for the upcoming days is as follows:

  • Tuesday, February 3: More clouds than sun, High: 34°F (1°C), Low: 24°F (-4°C)
  • Wednesday, February 4: Mostly sunny, High: 35°F (2°C), Low: 18°F (-8°C)
  • Thursday, February 5: Cold with plenty of sun, High: 31°F (-1°C), Low: 15°F (-9°C)
  • Friday, February 6: Cold with some sun, then turning cloudy; a coating to a cm of snow late in the afternoon; roads could become slippery during the evening commute, High: 29°F (-2°C), Low: 17°F (-8°C)
  • Saturday, February 7: Very windy and cold; a snow shower early in the morning; otherwise, intervals of clouds and sunshine; bundle up; one of the coldest days of the winter, High: 22°F (-5°C), Low: 9°F (-13°C)
  • Sunday, February 8: Quite cold with plenty of sunshine, High: 23°F (-5°C), Low: 10°F (-12°C)
  • Monday, February 9: Mostly sunny and cold, High: 28°F (-2°C), Low: 15°F (-9°C)

Upcoming Events

Here are some events happening in New York City on Tuesday, February 3, 2026:

  • Preschool Admissions Virtual Workshop: 1:00 PM, Parents League Virtual Event
  • Radical Yiddish Song For This Moment: Anti-Authoritarian Yiddish Sing Along with DJ Chaia: 7:00 PM
  • No Name @ Word Up Super Story Party in Washington Heights: 7:00 PM, Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria, 2113 Amsterdam Ave

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