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Politics & Govt in ...
AOC and Pat Ryan drew an overflow crowd to a Glens Falls town hall as Democrats ramp up efforts to flip the open 21st District this year.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A state appeals court reversed a 1999 Brooklyn murder conviction and ordered a new trial after fresh witness accounts raised doubts about the original verdict. The case returns to Kings County for further proceedings.
NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a 65-year-old woman was punched on a southbound E train near Lexington Ave/53rd St on Tuesday morning. Authorities posted images and a tipline.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A century-old F train stop in Brooklyn is being rebuilt with three ADA elevators, ramps and a new canopy as the MTA advances a multi-billion accessibility plan.
City councilmembers want gun shops to post graphic warning posters designed by DOHMH. Supporters call it public‑health prevention; critics say it stigmatizes owners.
A Gravesend crash involving an FDNY truck killed a 78‑year‑old Access‑A‑Ride passenger and sent multiple people, including firefighters, to area hospitals.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Gracenote sued OpenAI in Manhattan, alleging its curated media metadata was copied to train ChatGPT. The suit says the company's database structure was used without permission.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hi.Dozo, chef Daisuke Nakazawa’s DoorDash-first sushi brand, is opening a Midtown Manhattan production hub near Rockefeller Center with boxed nigiri and limited seating.
NYPD posted a wanted alert after a Feb. 13 robbery on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn; a 29-year-old was punched and robbed of $150. Tips may be eligible for reward.
Real Estate & Development in ...
SHoP Architects renewed a 15-year lease at the Woolworth Building and expanded its footprint to roughly 56,000 square feet across the 10th and 11th floors.
A Manhattan judge handed Marquis Chappelle 25 years to life for the 2023 killing of his roommate, a dispute prosecutors say began over a stolen soda. The conviction and sentence were reported by amNewYork.
A Brooklyn NYPD officer has been arraigned on third‑degree rape and related sex‑offense charges tied to an alleged Sept. 28 party assault; he was released without bail and is due back May 8.
A viral clip from East Williamsburg shows a couple allegedly abusing a dog; the NYPD and ASPCA have opened investigations. Neighbors and advocates want answers.
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