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NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance stills after a 23-year-old woman was shot in the left arm outside 2249 Stillwell Ave; tips are requested.
A 59‑year‑old Bensonhurst woman was reportedly assaulted inside her home after a neighbor forced entry; police say the victim was taken to Lutheran Hospital and detectives are probing the case.
A 49-year-old Washington Heights woman died after her electric bike struck a curb on Amsterdam Ave near W. 181st St. NYPD collision investigators are probing the crash.
Food & Drinks in ...
Border Town's cult-favorite breakfast tacos now have a Greenpoint home after a snaggy buildout and city red tape. Expect tortillas, long lines and a bigger menu.
Community & Society in ...
A Manhattan judge temporarily blocked the city's plan to open a men's intake center at 8 East 3rd St., moving the court fight and leaving the May 1 opening on hold.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A slab of ceiling material fell onto the Trans‑Manhattan Expressway near the George Washington Bridge, striking a car and prompting Port Authority inspections.
A 28-year-old man was slashed in the chest at Harlem's 145th Street subway station and taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition. Police say no arrests have been made.
A three-alarm blaze at Wilson Avenue and Weirfield Street sent heavy smoke across Bushwick and prompted stay-inside guidance. Fire crews remained on scene while investigators prepared to assess the damage.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey signed for the full 28th floor at 685 Third Ave and relocated after roughly 30 years at 845 Third Ave. The firm confirmed the move on its website.
A man who prosecutors say hid homemade explosives on SoHo rooftops and tossed one onto subway tracks pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for Friday, May 8, 2026.
Miki Naftali’s $810M purchase of 800 Fifth Avenue has set off a scramble — tenants are being displaced while brokers compete for an exceptionally thin Upper East Side rental market.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted surveillance images after a 29-year-old woman was pushed and had a package stolen at West 116th Street. Police are asking anyone with footage to call.
Both elevators at Surf Vets Place have been offline since May 1, leaving veterans and mobility‑impaired residents to climb stairs while repairs are pending.
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