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Officers in East Harlem say they waited for an ambulance that never arrived before rushing a 22-year-old to Harlem Hospital; he later died and the NYPD is investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
HDR Engineering is taking roughly 74,000 square feet across three full floors at Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza as the landlord rolls out rooftop and lobby upgrades. The deal is part of a push to reposition older Midtown offices.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
DOT’s FY 2027 agenda would let cyclists turn right on red and pass through certain top‑of‑T signals after stopping. The rules have been promised before; adoption is targeted for late 2026.
Community & Society in ...
A community‑owned rooftop solar array at the Brooklyn Army Terminal promises bill cuts for subscribers and more than $1M to a resident‑run resiliency fund.
Police want help identifying a man who allegedly groped a 35‑year‑old rider on an A train near Hoyt–Schermerhorn. NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.
Neighbors say the stoops outside a landmarked East Village church have become a "human biohazard," and city outreach teams say they are canvassing the block.
A 41-year-old man was stabbed near Fort Hamilton Parkway and 39th Street in Borough Park early May 2; police say he’s expected to recover and a suspect is being sought.
Retail & Industry in ...
An early-morning crowd for a limited Vans release in Midtown turned chaotic, with two people detained outside the Fifth Avenue shop and videos circulating online. Police say no injuries were reported.
A 41-year-old delivery worker was shot outside a Brownsville Chinese takeout Friday night. Police say three men fled the scene and detectives are asking for tips.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan says a man identified as Watson was arrested after allegedly pressuring children to produce sexually explicit images. Prosecutors called the conduct “abhorrent.”
Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn man named Gonzalez was convicted at trial for trying to destroy evidence during a federal narcotics investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse unveiled the "Homeowner Stability and Protection Act," a short‑term rental proposal aimed at helping homeowners earn income while protecting renters amid rising deed‑theft complaints.
Surveillance images were released after an early‑morning sexual assault in Flatlands; detectives say an 18‑year‑old woman was able to escape and seek treatment. Tips are being sought.
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