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.

Mark Epstein has listed 515 Greenwich Street in Hudson Square, a parcel city planning documents have long flagged for redevelopment. The listing brings a familiar Manhattan owner back into the market.

The City Council rolled out a World Cup readiness package on April 16, 2026 focused on a cultural passport, small‑business outreach, extra restrooms and anti‑scam education.

A 23-year-old hacker known as "TheMFNPlug" was sentenced to 30 months after prosecutors say he reopened a shop selling stolen betting accounts and branded it "fraud is fun."

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Uniondale after allegedly trying to lure an 11-year-old with $100, police say.

A 31-story tower at 202 Tillary has finished construction, delivering 465 apartments and 120 affordable homes to Downtown Brooklyn. The building includes retail and amenity spaces.

Federal prosecutors hailed a win Wednesday in the Sayville Motor Lodge trafficking case and said the result could bring justice to survivors. Officials credited the FBI and Suffolk County police.