FDNY battled a three‑alarm blaze near West 22nd Street and Seventh Avenue this morning; nearby residents were warned to expect smoke and traffic delays.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission found 158 South Oxford ineligible for landmarking, and demolition approvals plus new‑building permits make teardown likely. The mid‑19th‑century Italianate house now faces redevelopment pressure.

The Wampanoag and Narragansett tribes joined fishermen and environmental groups in a federal suit asking a court to vacate approvals for Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind project. Plaintiffs say the turbines would harm sacred views and marine resources.

A 75‑unit affordable lottery just opened at Aria 7 Platt (7‑13 Platt St) in the Financial District, offering 70–130% AMI units with rents from $1,819 to $4,484. Applications are due June 8, 2026.

Supporters marched on Durst’s Times Square office as Jimmy’s Corner’s owner joined lawmakers backing S.8319 to curb commercial rent hikes for small shops.

Cushman & Wakefield has sued Sotheby’s, saying it’s owed about $10.2M after the auction house sold its Upper East Side HQ to Weill Cornell. The suit disputes whether a commission agreement was honored.

A Greenwich Village townhouse once home to generations of artists sold for $21.5 million, ending nearly 70 years of family ownership.

A Humans of New York post sent lines around the block and pushed donations past $300K for Caravan of Dreams after its owner said he'd been hit by an alleged $300K fraud. The surge gave the East Village vegan staple a short‑term lifeline.

From Thin Man to Flying Bison, closures and consolidations are reshaping New York's craft‑beer landscape. Brewers are leaning on food, events and partnerships to survive.

The New York Dance Parade returns May 16 for its 20th anniversary, filling Manhattan with 10,000+ dancers, 100+ styles and a multi‑stage DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park.

Clear, mild Friday with highs near 64°F. Gusty winds late and a Small Craft Advisory; elevated fire risk Saturday.

Scaffolding is rising at 205 Montague as crews prep to demolish the office building ahead of a 47‑story, 672‑foot tower that would reshape Brooklyn Heights.

Sixth Avenue will be closed this Saturday as the Tartan Day Parade marches uptown with a celebrity grand marshal and thousands of performers. Expect lane closures and heavy crowds in Midtown.