Occupied space rose for a fourth straight quarter, vacancy eased and asking rents ticked up — even as leasing cooled across the island.

Magnolia Gardens in Flushing opens as a 90‑unit transitional shelter and will reserve pet‑friendly units while offering on‑site services and priority placements for local families.

A March law now lets licensed bars and restaurants buy up to six bottles a week from local liquor stores, a small fix aimed at avoiding weekend stockouts. Operators and industry groups say the tweak will keep service running when deliveries lag.

Data and tenant complaints show NYC’s newest luxury buildings average more code violations per unit than the city norm, and enforcement is ramping up.

Mad For Chicken has opened at 221 Old Country Road in Carle Place, bringing soy‑garlic wings, kimchi items and a halal menu to Old Country Road. The restaurant is serving lunch and dinner daily.

Sagard Real Estate and La Caisse have formed a joint venture to buy industrial outdoor storage yards across U.S. port markets, starting with a Meadowlands acquisition and an initial CAD 490M target.

A New York State trooper was struck during a Thruway traffic stop in Mamaroneck; the officer suffered minor injuries and was released. State Police say the crash remains under investigation.

As Americans drink less, restaurant bar sales are sliding — forcing chefs and owners to rework menus, cut shifts and lean on mocktails and food to hit the numbers.

A 46-year-old man was stabbed early Sunday at a Hunts Point McDonald's; he was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. Police say no arrests have been made.

Hundreds of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed Saturday, snarling schedules at major hubs and triggering rebooking and hotel scrambles. Here’s what passengers should know.

North Shore University Hospital has begun using Abbott’s rapid TBI blood test to speed concussion evaluations and reduce unnecessary CT scans. The device returns results in minutes.

An early-morning blaze at 3345 Decatur Ave in the Bronx injured a civilian and a firefighter; fire marshals are investigating. Crews had the fire under control within the hour.

Prima di Carne opened in Fresh Meadows with dry‑aged steaks, sushi and Vaad Harabonim of Queens supervision at 178‑01 Union Turnpike. The menu leans meat‑first with sharable ribs and a signature Prima Roll.