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An indictment unsealed Wednesday alleges two Manhattan men imported tons of GBL — a precursor to the date‑rape drug GHB — and federal agents seized large quantities.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
NYC DOT showed a draft to a Manhattan board to convert a 63‑block stretch of Sixth Avenue into a busway with offset lanes, double‑width bike lanes and pedestrian islands.
A new mile-long stretch of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway opened in early May, linking Red Hook and Sunset Park. Advocates say it’s a milestone — not the finish line.
A 32-year-old woman was stabbed Wednesday on the northbound B/D/F/M platform at 42nd Street–Bryant Park; police are searching for a female suspect and say the victim is expected to survive.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Episcopal Church said on June 17 it will test the market for its Midtown headquarters at 815 Second Ave, exploring sale or redevelopment options including a possible ground lease for affordable housing.
An early‑morning blaze at the Van Dyke Houses sent five residents to Brookdale Hospital. FDNY brought the fire under control and fire marshals are investigating.
After a yearlong search New Rochelle police say a missing boy has been reunited with his mother and his father was arrested in the Bronx. Authorities say the child is in good health.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Met’s "Musical Bodies" pairs 130+ instruments, art and pop artifacts with live performances and interactive installations that reframe the body as instrument.
Federal prosecutors say defendants left dozens of people saddled with loans they couldn’t afford and pushed some into bankruptcy, the EDNY announced on X.
A Flatiron‑area developer landed $55M in financing to redevelop 111–113 East 12th Street, unlocking a rare buildable site in Greenwich Village.
Elected officials and community representatives met June 15 to review demolition and early‑works plans at the former Manhattan Detention Complex, pressing the city for clearer timelines and stronger monitoring.
A New York City man was arrested in Bronxville after police say he posed as an NYPD officer and was found with a loaded gun and tactical gear.
Video clips show Argentina and Algeria supporters brawling in Times Square Monday night; NYPD intervened to break up the scuffle ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener.
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