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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.
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Owners signaled support after reports that bidders offered hundreds of millions — with some proposals topping $1 billion — for permanent NBA‑FIBA league spots across 12 cities.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A window washer dangled from a suspended scaffold above Times Square Monday before FDNY crews pulled the worker safely inside. No injuries were reported.
Retail & Industry in ...
Glossier pared back roughly half its New York staff as the brand restructures under new leadership, following earlier corporate layoffs and planned store closures.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A City Council X post says Local Law 69 splits sidewalks into “fast” and “slow” lanes with tolls for slower walkers — but the council’s legislative records contain no matching law text.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A new iSelect index finds New Jersey and New York among the priciest U.S. states to give birth, with average delivery bills above $31K and concerning maternal‑mortality data. Policy fixes are moving but costs remain high.
Politics & Govt in ...
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York is falling behind in preventing ghost guns and wants Albany to fund new tech and reporting measures.
A student was found with a gun inside a Bushwick high school Wednesday. Authorities recovered the weapon and the case is under active investigation.
Alan Burak pleaded guilty in Manhattan to operating Never Alone Capital, a scheme that prosecutors say stole over $4 million from investors. Sentencing is set for May 12, 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was heckled Monday while speaking at City Winery’s Downtown Seder, sparking a tense exchange at the annual Passover event.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Agentio signed a five‑year lease for about 20,000 sq ft on the 11th floor of 295 Fifth Ave, adding to a wave of AI tenants taking Manhattan offices.
JPMorgan underwrote a $417M refinance for Extell’s 570 Fifth Avenue assemblage, replacing prior debt and reinforcing plans for an Ikea‑anchored Midtown tower.
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Dozens marched through Midtown on March 29 for the Doll Walk, blending celebration with protest against federal policies limiting trans recognition. The event ended at Columbus Circle.
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