Dominique Ansel's new bakery Papa d'Amour merges French and Asian pastries, highlighting his cultural background without offering his famous Cronut to maintain creativity.

Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul announced plans to convert office space at 5 Times Square into up to 1,250 residential units, including affordable homes, leveraging recent legislative changes and tax incentives.

An Upper West Side doorman pled guilty to embezzling over $477,000 from a retired teacher and her husband, facing 1-3 years in prison and restitution.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect involved in a violent assault on a 64-year-old woman in Brooklyn, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

AG Letitia James and 38 other attorneys general urge Congress to address the funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program to continue supporting 9/11 responders and survivors.

Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for the enactment of the FAIR Business Practices Act to update consumer protection laws in New York and address predatory lending, data breaches, and unfair business practices.

The safety of Times Square is debated amid increased complaints and incidents of violence, with proposals for a casino to improve safety and a new Quality of Life Division formed to address issues.

Governor Hochul reports a 32% drop in NY drug overdose deaths in 2024, crediting state efforts including using $400 million in funds for initiatives and providing free overdose prevention tools.

A deal between NJ Transit and BLET ends a four-day rail strike in New Jersey, with service resuming for over 100,000 riders. The agreement, pending a member vote, addresses wage disputes without raising fares.

New York City experiences sunny weather with highs in the mid-70s, but a wet forecast looms, with rain starting midweek and potential showers into the weekend.

Three men were injured in a physical dispute in Kips Bay, Manhattan, with one stabbed and two slashed; a 20-year-old was charged with assault and weapon possession.

NYPD enhances security for the Israel Day Parade, with metal detectors and no Central Park access to the route, amidst heightened emotions and ongoing conflict tensions.

An NJ Transit strike in New Jersey has caused commuters to use costly alternatives like Amtrak, impacting over 100,000 riders and local businesses, and causing broader economic concerns.