The NYC DOT delayed bike lane installation on Brooklyn's Third Avenue until 2026 due to business opposition, despite safety concerns highlighted by local fatalities.

Eataly is opening a new fast-casual café at Rockefeller Center on May 15, followed by a location at Hudson Yards and three outposts at JFK airport terminals in 2025.

A pregnant woman was injured in Chelsea after Raquan El hit her with a metal rod. Witness Norman Ross and a friend helped police arrest El, who has prior arrests and was recently released from jail.

A prank at Manhattan's Collegiate School, involving a mock border patrol with inappropriate elements, drew criticism for being racist and xenophobic. Senior events were canceled as a result.

Masked protesters occupied Columbia University's Butler Library, resulting in the detainment of 80 and injuries to security officers. The NYPD intervened, and Senator Marco Rubio announced a visa status review for those involved.

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, saw his defense fund hit $1 million with grassroots support. He faces trial but pleads not guilty to several charges.

Cardinals have convened in Vatican City to elect the 267th pope, with a record 133 participants, including 10 from the U.S., spanning diverse ideologies. The conclave's secretive voting process will signal its outcome with white smoke.

Luis Ramirez was indicted for making terroristic threats against Central Synagogue and the Jewish community in Manhattan, as per the Manhattan DA's Office.

Kehlani's Central Park concert was cancelled over security concerns during NYC Pride, following an earlier event cancellation at Cornell University due to allegations of anti-Israel views.

Trump's tariffs impact NYC Chinatown's economy, inflating costs for local businesses and highlighting issues with domestic manufacturing and consumer preferences for cheaper goods.

New York AG Letitia James plans to sue the Trump administration over healthcare funding cuts impacting vulnerable groups, amid other legal confrontations.

The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its sold-out reopening show due to missing a city inspection deadline, leaving fans disappointed and the venue's safety measures in question.

Mayor Eric Adams aims to increase NYC's police force to 35,000 by 2026, with recent policy changes helping recruit more officers, and an overall decline in crime reported.