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Harlem activists marched last Saturday to protest the return of ABAWD work rules and warn that stricter enforcement could trigger SNAP benefit cutoffs.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rama Duwaji liked Instagram posts that appeared to celebrate the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, according to reporting. City Hall says the mayor condemned the violence.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Parcels of Mr. Moto delivers edomae-focused nigiri, rolls and chirashi to Brooklyn doors, packaged like a personal gift and tucked with a hidden riddle. Nights, simple packaging, big fish.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Jimmy “Bentley Bugz” Francois, 37, was extradited from Miami to Brooklyn and now faces federal sex‑trafficking and child exploitation charges tied to a 16‑year‑old, prosecutors say.
Federal prosecutors announced on March 6, 2026 that a Long Island man faces federal counts including sex trafficking, enticing and exploiting a minor. Charging documents are expected to follow.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Amazon purchased a 143‑acre parcel in the Town of Florida, N.Y., marketed as the Mohawk Valley Industrial Center; brokers say the shovel‑ready site is close to I‑90.
Three people are wanted after an early-morning robbery near Atlantic Terminal; police released images and are offering up to $3,500 for tips.
A Manhattan judge approved a $29 million payment to Pfizer to settle a long-running dispute over leftover funds from SAC Capital’s insider‑trading settlement.
A 57-year-old cyclist was stabbed early Thursday in Bedford-Stuy; police say he is in stable condition while detectives search for a female suspect.
A full-floor skypad at 200 Amsterdam is under contract in a deal expected to close near $12M; the white-box unit leaves room for a custom build.
Aman New York is now taking afternoon‑tea reservations from non‑guests — a $148 ritual served in the Crown Building’s 14th‑floor Lounge Bar. The set leans savory, finishes sweet and encourages champagne pairings.
An Evercore ISI analysis shows major Manhattan office portfolios are now priced below mid‑2020 levels as AI worries and loan stress push valuations down.
The NYPD 84th Precinct warned Brooklyn businesses of rising commercial burglaries and urged brighter lighting, stronger locks and free security assessments.
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