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.

A New Rochelle woman was arrested after authorities say she led officers on a stolen‑SUV chase that ended in a crash and a brief foot pursuit on the Taconic State Parkway.

David Werner closed on One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza after lining up a $250M JPMorgan loan. He plans $60M in upgrades to lease the near‑30% vacant tower.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking help after a 39‑year‑old man was attacked and robbed in Midtown. A reward up to $3,500 is being offered for tips.

Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn man diverted more than $573,000 intended for care at a Mohawk assisted living facility; federal charges were filed after his June 2 court appearance.

Staff at the New York Immigration Coalition formed NYIC United — the group's first staff union — claiming a supermajority of employees signed cards and asking management to recognize it.

A 23-year-old dove into Central Park’s Harlem Meer while fleeing police after an alleged theft in Harlem; he was pulled from the water, taken to the hospital and charged with petit larceny.