A Staten Island man says his father built the Brooklyn reputation behind Polly‑O and is seeking roughly $1.5 billion in a federal lawsuit over unpaid 'goodwill.'

WIRED and a Pablo Torre podcast say Madison Square Garden’s security used facial recognition and watchlists tied to owner James Dolan. The reporting has revived legal and political scrutiny in New York.

Bystander video shows two April 3 police chases in Brooklyn that ended in gun arrests in Williamsburg and Bed‑Stuy. Parents were alarmed when one stop happened near a school.

At his State of the Borough, Antonio Reynoso announced major investments and new programs to expand housing, improve maternal care, and support tenants and immigrants across Brooklyn.

The Unification Church has a contract to sell its Midtown headquarters at 4 W. 43rd St. to an affiliate of Bentley Zhao’s New Empire, according to Crain’s. The move could clear the way for redevelopment near the Theater District.

A 20,000‑sq‑ft Karbone lease at 605 Third Avenue — at about $120 per sq ft — marks new highs for renovated Third Avenue offices as availability tightens.

Twin brothers Armando and Jonny Octaviano received prison terms after convictions in the 2021 Sunset Park lobby killing of Jorge Sanango. Prosecutors say the slaying was planned while one brother sat on Rikers.

Dorset‑born Chococo has opened on the Upper East Side and will debut a Chocolate House at 500 Madison Avenue on May 2, offering gelato, pastries and tasting experiences.

A double shooting outside 1275 Herkimer St. left two men hospitalized in stable condition as police search for a suspect last seen heading south on Rockaway Avenue.

Tribeca’s 25th lineup turns premieres into party nights: Questlove opens, Alicia Keys closes, and Tarantino, Mumford & Sons and others headline a record slate.

On‑demand ASL interpreters and indoor maps are spreading across Port Authority hubs to help deaf travelers navigate busy terminals.

A late-night fight in Hamilton Heights left a 37-year-old shot and a 20-year-old stabbed; two arrests followed, CBS reports.

Casely and federal safety officials reannounced a recall of about 429,200 Power Pod chargers after fresh reports of overheating and fires. Owners are being told to stop using affected E33A units and follow the company’s replacement steps.