Extinction Rebellion activists staged an Earth Day sit-in on Fifth Avenue outside Trump Tower; police moved in and arrested multiple demonstrators, briefly snarling Midtown traffic.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after an 84-year-old man was robbed leaving the northbound A train in Bed-Stuy. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information.

A former CFA Institute marketing executive pleaded guilty to siphoning nearly $6 million from two employers; prosecutors say sentencing is set for June.

Morgenstern's has quietly returned to the Lower East Side, scooping classic and surprising flavors at 2 Rivington Street.

Permit documents show a new Argentine‑Italian concept is planned for 57 7th Ave S in the West Village with a small dining room, sidewalk seats and beer‑and‑wine service.

The Second Circuit vacated one material‑support count against Akayed Ullah on April 21, 2026 but affirmed the explosives and mass‑transportation convictions, leaving his life terms intact.

A ratings cut landed on SL Green’s 1515 Broadway after its Caesars casino bid failed, adding new pressure to refinance or repurpose the Times Square tower.

Lawmakers introduced the Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act to require informed consent before drug testing pregnant people and newborns, aiming to curb secret testing and reduce racial disparities.

Light morning showers and a cool Wednesday commute. Gusty winds and a Small Craft Advisory through mid-afternoon.

H.Wood Group has leased roughly 10,000 sq ft at 50 Ninth Avenue for a new Lady Delilah supper‑club steakhouse — the brand’s fifth U.S. location in the Meatpacking District.

The City Council's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism meets Wednesday at City Hall to review hate‑crime reporting and hear from prosecutors, police and city agencies.

Bar Sella opened in the renovated Hyatt Union Square lobby, turning the hotel entry into a midcentury-inspired cocktail lounge with a tight menu of small plates.

Williamsburg will help decide how roughly $15M is spent to remake the cracked McCarren Park asphalt field, pairing underground stormwater fixes with community‑chosen amenities.