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York Studios' Maspeth soundstage in Queens sold for about $19 million amid rising film and TV spending in the region. The 40,000-sq-ft lot has hosted major shoots.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 89-year-old man was attacked and robbed outside a Jamaica bank; police released a suspect description and are asking for tips.
Joanne Crawford, 61, was found stabbed to death in her Far Rockaway home Tuesday; detectives are investigating a possible domestic motive and ask for tips.
Community Board 1 voted against a rezoning that would have created 537 affordable units on the Mott Haven waterfront after residents raised AMI and unit-size concerns.
Community & Society in ...
Mayor Mamdani kicked off SYEP as more than 100,000 young New Yorkers head into paid six‑week jobs across the five boroughs. The rollout pairs pay with on‑the‑job training and employer partners.
Politics & Govt in ...
A NYCHA supervising plumber earned roughly $465K last year, mostly from overtime — now city agencies and watchdogs are digging into permits and payroll.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fog and spotty showers Tuesday morning with a Flood Watch cancelled. Warmer midweek with highs reaching the 90s by Friday.
A federal judge sentenced the former CEO of a city-funded homeless-services nonprofit after prosecutors say he steered millions in contracts to sham vendors.
State police say a 27-year-old NYC man was arrested on I‑684 after troopers found a 1‑year‑old in his Jeep and a 0.08% BAC. He faces aggravated DWI charges under Leandra’s Law and will appear in Lewisboro court.
A seaplane made a hard landing in the East River on Sunday; emergency crews rescued everyone aboard and the aircraft was towed from the water.
Food & Drinks in ...
Omi Omakase in Flushing is offering a Japan‑sourced, 16‑course omakase for $119, pairing seasonal seafood and premium sake at an intimate chef's counter.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says President Trump denied New York’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration after the February blizzard, leaving recovery costs to local governments.
The New York Post reports Christine Marinoni has been rehired to a six‑figure post at the NYC DOE, a move critics call patronage after Cynthia Nixon’s fundraiser for Mayor Mamdani.
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