NYC Restaurant Week returns July 20–Aug. 16 with tiered $30/$45/$60 prix‑fixe menus. Reservations open July 14 on the official listing.

A major upstate transmission upgrade is now online, freeing up about 1 gigawatt and promising roughly $438 million in annual congestion savings. Officials say the work will ease curtailments and strengthen reliability.

Select by Kung Fu Tea debuts two NYC locations this Friday with limited gift bags and buy‑one‑get‑one‑free drinks for opening weekend.

Gilbane, Strada and CUCS closed financing for a 228-unit Bronx tower that pairs affordable apartments with supportive services and Passive House goals.

Foggy, muggy morning in NYC with showers and heavy downpours possible; expect a wet commute and pockets of minor flooding.

A Take 5 top-prize ticket worth $31,826.50 was sold at the Amoco on North Avenue in New Rochelle after Saturday's evening drawing. The winning numbers were 15, 21, 24, 31 and 32.

A Flood Watch runs across New York City Monday afternoon into tonight. Heavy storms could cause urban flash flooding and a high rip‑current risk at ocean beaches.

The MTA will keep the QM15’s Arverne extension permanently, adding new Rockaway stops and expanded hours, officials say.

Sunny, mild Sunday in NYC; heavy downpours and localized urban flooding possible Monday evening. Allow extra travel time for the Monday commute.

The Kati Roll Company will open its first New Jersey storefront at 924 Bergen Ave in Jersey City on July 1, bringing Kolkata-style kati rolls and lassis across the Hudson.

A Delaware‑incorporated firm funneled $850K into a super PAC backing Jessica González‑Rojas just days before the June 23 primary, shifting a close Queens Senate race and prompting legal questions.

Realtor.com's 2026 state grades crown Indiana the easiest state to buy a home and pin New York as the toughest. The rankings underline how a lack of new construction is widening affordability gaps.

USDA and DHS guidance now lets dairy farms use the H‑2A seasonal program, but New York producers say they still need clear rules on stays, housing and returns.