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A Manhattan immigration judge moved through 121 "mega master" cases in one day, entering nearly 40 in‑absentia removal orders and prompting due‑process alarms. Advocates say rushed scheduling risks people losing their day in court.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Prosecutors say a Brooklyn landlord lied on a DOB permit to start partial demolition at 716 E 215 St, leaving the building unstable and displacing tenants, including children.
Four Tren de Aragua members pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court for a May 24, 2024 Bronx shooting that killed two people and wounded another.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
NYC DOT is expanding a sensor pilot to roughly 100 locations to collect continuous data on pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles to inform safety fixes.
Parents in Forest Hills rallied June 3 after crashes near a daycare, demanding a permanent traffic signal and short‑term safety fixes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Greyhill Group and P3 Properties bought Riverbend at Port Imperial in West New York for about $125.3 million, taking a 301‑unit waterfront complex out of institutional hands.
A 13-year-old was groped near 212th Street and 92nd Avenue in Queens Village; police have released a suspect description and are offering a reward. Detectives are canvassing the area and reviewing footage.
A class-action filed in Manhattan asks a federal judge to bar NYU Langone from producing gender‑affirming care records after a DOJ grand‑jury subpoena.
A Peekskill man faces felony aggravated DWI after deputies say they found a 6-year-old in his car during an early-morning Route 22 traffic stop in Putnam County.
Sports in ...
Jeremy Lin will join ESPN’s studio coverage for the Knicks‑Spurs NBA Finals, debuting on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt on June 3. His Linsanity link gives the network a built‑in storyline.
A 69-year-old man was shot twice Monday in the Bronx’s Claremont neighborhood; police say the victim is expected to recover and a suspect was seen fleeing.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two weeks of prix‑fixe French menus land in NYC July 4–19, with classic bistros and chef‑driven spots on the roster. Expect special menus, an Air France partnership and busy weekend nights.
Nassau County police are investigating a fatal overnight stabbing on Beaumont Avenue in Massapequa after a 1:30 a.m. 911 call; witnesses say a woman fled the scene.
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