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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Manhattan man was given 39 years‑to‑life for the 2020 East Harlem killing of Christopher Rodriguez, plus arson and attacks on officers. The DA announced the sentence on X.
Christine Hunsicker admitted in Manhattan court that she falsified CaaStle’s books and agreed to forfeit nearly $300 million. Sentencing is set for August 5, 2026.
A Manhattan jury convicted Darryl Cohen of defrauding NBA clients out of more than $5 million by selling inflated life‑insurance investments and misdirecting funds.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Studios and three-bedrooms at 2858 Linden Boulevard are being marketed for immediate move-ins, with rents starting at $754 a month and no broker or application fees listed.
Princess Lee Radziwill’s famed Fifth Avenue duplex is under contract at $13.5 million, closing the market run that began with a summer 2025 listing. The buyer and final sale terms remain private.
The NYPD’s 73rd Precinct posted a safety alert after reports of robberies aimed at designer jackets, bags and sneakers in parts of Brooklyn.
Politics & Govt in ...
A City Council bill would bar New York City from contracting with federal immigration‑enforcement agencies and could end active agreements with vendors such as Palantir. The proposal applies to both new and existing contracts.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully tried to end Manhattan's congestion pricing, preserving the tolls and the revenue that funds MTA upgrades.
A 37-year-old sleeping outside Penn Station was set on fire and taken to a burn unit. Police say three young men fled into the station and remain at large.
A March 3 status conference in Manhattan marks the next step in the U.S. prosecution of Türkiye’s Halkbank over alleged Iran sanctions evasion.
Community & Society in ...
An 11‑story Fort Greene center opened last fall to house families in private apartment-style units with on-site services; early moves into permanent housing are encouraging.
A Midtown Fifth Avenue landmark that once housed Tommy Hilfiger is headed to a foreclosure auction after years of mortgage trouble and stalled redevelopment plans.
Steven LaBianca was sentenced to 12 years after prosecutors say he coerced minors online. Cyprus police and U.S. agents credited cross‑border cooperation in the probe.
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