CME Group will open 24/7 trading for a new 10‑barrel WTI contract and its 1‑ounce gold futures this summer, citing surging options and micro‑futures volumes. The move follows a broader push to bring always‑on, regulated access to commodity markets.

A longtime Bryant Park newsstand has been quietly reworked into a compact grab‑and‑go cafe, a small experiment that could be copied across Midtown.

Shareholders say Village View's board quietly marketed Parking Lot 7, a 110‑space lot, and drew developer bids in the mid‑$30M range — prompting a 400‑signature transparency petition.

A developer gave WeWork a steep rent cut to keep the operator at 450–460 Park Avenue South, underscoring landlords’ preference for occupied floors over empty space.

Groundbreaking in East Harlem marks the start of TBM work for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway, advancing plans to bring Q service to 125th Street. Project leaders say reuse of old tunnels has identified major savings.

Hanover Capital sued Claudio Soifer for backing out of a $21.7M mortgage at 167 Fourth Avenue, seeking roughly $218K and further delaying the long‑stalled Park Slope project.

A genomic study finds farmed eastern oysters are mixing with wild stocks in Long Island Sound, offering a potential boost to New York reef restoration.

A contemporary Sicilian spot on Columbus Avenue is serving house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and a seasonal Italian wine and cocktail program.

A 12-year-old sixth grader choked and died at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers; the district has counselors on hand as police investigate.

A Housing Connect lottery at Waterline Square lists dozens of income‑restricted units — some advertised under $1,000 — inside a luxury complex with a skate park and golf simulator.

Bathhouse’s Atlantic Avenue outpost opened this spring with a 100+ capacity event sauna and hosted national Aufguss performances, blending wellness with spectacle. The new venue adds pools, thermal rooms and nightly programming to Boerum Hill.

A former NYPD detective pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he texted victims and had sex with an arrestee. The Manhattan DA announced probation and community‑service terms.

A five-story Flatiron building at 22 West 23rd Street sold for $15M, a notable markup from its 2023 purchase.