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A Williston Park man is accused of attacking his 75-year-old mother inside her home; prosecutors say the victim is hospitalized and the son is in custody.
Family says a missing Financial District banker was identified as a man buried on Hart Island; court papers allege investigators failed to compare fingerprints.
Politics & Govt in ...
A federal judge in Manhattan allowed parts of a discrimination suit against NYC’s Human Resources Administration to proceed while trimming other claims.
NYPD 73rd Precinct says Neighborhood Safety Team officers seized suspected narcotics in Brownsville and arrested a person, calling the haul 'poison off the streets.'
Food & Drinks in ...
Bar Chucho, from the team behind Michelin-starred Corima, quietly opened in Chinatown with micheladas, nonalcoholic pours and a pared-back, shareable menu.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
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.
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