RXR is stepping in with about $500M to recapitalize 55 Broad, backing a major conversion bet in Manhattan’s Financial District. The investment is a test of demand for stabilized office-to-resi projects.

FDNY crews contained two early-morning fires that struck separate multi-family buildings in East New York; no injuries were reported and Fire Marshals are investigating.

The Community Church of New York paid nearly $15M for about 20,500 sq ft of Chelsea condo space, giving the congregation a notable Manhattan footprint. The property had been a Stickley showroom.

Will Hock and Lukas Canan are opening Recente at 182 Second Ave, replacing Cacio e Pepe with a refined Italian menu and a 49‑seat dining room.

A Manhattan federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's federal sexual‑harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, while retaliation and a contract rider remain for trial.

Police released a wanted alert after a 70-year-old man was punched near West 137th and Lenox; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and the NYPD announced seven indictments alleging a conspiracy to possess firearms and murder rivals. The DA’s post links to a fuller release for details.

State officials recalled a Ring Danish sold by Kabir's Bakery on April 2, 2026 after tests found undeclared walnuts; officials say no illnesses reported.

Burlington opened an ~80,000‑sq‑ft Chelsea flagship at 620 Sixth Ave in the Siegel‑Cooper building, part of a reimagined store format that shifts focus beyond outerwear. The move consolidates several Chelsea footprints into one flagship.

SK Development filed plans for a 13‑story mixed‑use tower at 122 East 11th Street, reviving debates about scale and preservation on the East Village block. Local records show the developer active across nearby sites.

A private family office signed a 10‑year lease at 9 West 57th averaging $327.50 per square foot, marking a new Manhattan high for office rent.

Creators behind the 'Visit Sicily' social project opened a bakery-café at 86 E. 7th St., serving cannoli, cassata and arancini made with imported Sicilian ingredients.

Pop Smoke's family is opening Pop's Place in Canarsie and is hiring experienced baristas. A recent pop-up offered a preview of merch and menu items.