Mainchance, a long-running 24-hour Midtown drop-in, will close June 30 after the city declined to renew its DHS contract, leaving clients with fewer places to turn.

Asset CRG arranged an $18.1M ground lease at 358 Flatbush Ave., assembling air rights to clear the way for an 11‑story, 65‑unit mixed‑use project near Grand Army Plaza.

Letitia James released body‑cam and security footage showing the Nov. 13, 2025 Madison Ave encounter that left Elijah Brown dead; OSI is reviewing the case.

A Westbury man admitted to selling fentanyl and possessing explosives after a raid uncovered a rare nitazene compound and other drugs, prosecutors say. Sentencing is set for August.

Police released a sketch after a 12-year-old was struck with a belt in an alleged anti-gay attack at the Baruch Houses. Investigators are asking for tips.

A man is wanted after a 72‑year‑old was punched near a playground in Brownsville; the victim was hospitalized and is expected to recover. Police are asking for tips.

A 5-9 Brims gang member pleaded guilty in federal court for the Aug. 17, 2025 Crown Heights lounge shooting that killed three and wounded ten. Prosecutors say he faces at least 10 years behind bars.

The Brooklyn Museum announced a $48M city‑backed overhaul to add solar, swap steam for hot water and tighten gallery climate control to cut thousands of tonnes of CO2.

Donna Karan’s Urban Zen sued the owner of a vacant lot next door, alleging the parcel became a dumping ground that sparked a rat infestation and damaged the boutique’s business.

The Rudin family’s real-estate firm is in contract to buy Beacon Harbor Point in Stamford for roughly $150 million. The 239-unit, 2015 tower is nearly fully leased.

Surveillance stills of two people wanted in robberies across Manhattan's 7th and 13th precincts were posted by Crime Stoppers. Detectives are asking residents to check door‑cam video.

A 19-year-old was shot near a sneaker shop on Avenue U in Homecrest; he was found a block away and taken to Maimonides and is expected to recover.

Ruby Hotels is reported to be opening its first Manhattan property on Avenue of the Americas, converting an 18‑story 1930s building into 187 rooms with a 2027 target.