Midtown Tourists Cry Foul Over $12 Croissant After TikTok ‘Costco’ Dustup
A viral TikTok shows a delivery of boxed croissants at Le Parisien while a customer says she paid $12 for a pistachio croissant, spurring a debate about transparency. The bakery’s menu lists the item at $12 and Costco sells a 12‑pack for about $6.80.
Mamdani Pledges Lead-Free NYCHA Daycares Citywide After Harlem Spotlight
Mayor Mamdani pledged to make every NYCHA child‑care center lead‑free this fall and said the city will invest more than $10 million to inspect and abate hazards. The move spotlights long‑running safety concerns at public‑housing childcare sites.
Kings Capital Snags Long-Vacant FiDi Tower for Rental Makeover
Kings Capital paid roughly $30.1M for a long‑vacant FiDi tower and has filed to convert the 17‑story shell into 108 market‑rate apartments and retail. The developer is lining up construction financing and plans a rooftop amenity with East River views.












