Federal USDA and EPA officials gave Gov. Kathy Hochul 30 days to explain approvals of large solar projects on prime farmland. The move escalates tension around New York’s fast‑track siting process.

A lawsuit alleges a Brooklyn College physician assistant groped female students at the campus clinic; the complaint names Gary Giardina and seeks unspecified damages.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after two shots were fired outside 1336 East 92 St on June 3; investigators are asking for video or tips.

Heat index values could top 105°F on Saturday, July 4. Late storms may bring damaging gusts; find cooling centers and safety tips.

The 1924 schooner Pilot sank in the Henry Street Basin near Red Hook; owners say no one was hurt and salvage teams are being consulted. The vessel is a candidate for historic designation.

A 52-year-old man, identified as Kemal Karakatal, died after a late Thursday assault at Pitkin and Van Siclen in East New York. Police are searching for a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

Two Legionnaires cases on the Upper East Side have prompted a city investigation. Officials warn more illnesses may be reported and urge symptomatic residents to seek care.

La Cachette du Coin, a Haitian-owned fine-dining spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, is fighting a contractor lien and a landlord notice that threaten its lease. Court filings and local reporting put an August court return date on the calendar.

A $131.5M CMBS loan on 2 Washington Street was moved to special servicing after Sonder's collapse, complicating refinancing and a Moinian landlord lawsuit.

A moped traffic stop in Inwood turned violent and left two Nassau County officers injured. Two Brooklyn residents now face assault and related charges.

Zar Property NY paid $28M for 118 West 22nd Street, a 12‑story Flatiron building, with roughly $19.6M in financing arranged. The seller was Adlie Associates.

DOT data show pedestrian deaths fell to 46 in the first half of 2026 — the lowest half-year total since Vision Zero began — even as overall traffic fatalities ticked up. City officials credit redesigns and enforcement but advocates say more work is needed.

A New York appellate court revived CSN Realty’s effort to pierce the corporate veil and collect roughly $3 million tied to a failed 2252 Third Avenue deal.