Ben Pasternak was arrested in Manhattan and charged with strangulation after an alleged March 31 incident at the Baccarat Hotel; he also faces a federal investor lawsuit.

FDNY says lithium-ion batteries ignited a garbage truck fire on Flatbush Avenue Extension; crews dumped the load and blocked lanes while cleanup continued. No injuries were reported.

A vintage Fiat 500 has rolled into DUMBO to scoop L'Artigiano's artisanal gelato at Time Out Market.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin pitched building about 35,000 homes on small, scattered lots across New York City, a bid to add housing without wholesale rezonings.

A Manhattan man received 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after admitting he secretly filmed sexual encounters; victims and prosecutors say the punishment is too light.

An unidentified person handed a teller a note at the Citi branch at 4249 Broadway on April 23 and left with about $500. NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for tips.

SelectCare's WARN filing shows its Manhattan office will close June 30, 2026, and 59 employees will be laid off. The move raises questions about client care continuity and worker support.

The NYPD's 84th Precinct warns of a jewelry-swap scam hitting Downtown Brooklyn and other NYC neighborhoods; thieves swap real pieces for fakes through friendly distractions.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a person fired a gun near a 32-year-old man outside 26 Post Avenue in Inwood on March 28. A reward is possible for information.

A waterfront parcel at 206 Kent Ave tied to plans for a Williamsburg Trader Joe’s sold on April 23, 2026, ending years of ownership churn and raising questions about Kent Avenue retail.

Storefront occupancy in Union Square climbed to 91% — the highest since the pandemic — as city and BID plans for a 14th Street and park makeover accelerate.

Nasdaq will roll out data and market tools to support a move to a 23‑hour U.S. trading day, targeting Dec. 6, 2026 as a go‑live while regulators and plumbing align.

A viral Instagram clip shows a 15-year-old girl body-slammed in East Harlem; police arrested a 14-year-old and charged him with second-degree assault. The victim is stable.