Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Girl Scouts' Edith Macy hotel in Briarcliff Manor will wind down operations after a WARN notice; roughly 49 on‑site hospitality staff face layoffs starting April 30, 2026.
Vornado bought the McDonald’s building at 490 Eighth Ave., picking up transferable air rights near Penn Station in a small but strategic $12M deal. The move strengthens the company’s Penn District play.
Politics & Govt in ...
An official estimate shows Wall Street bonuses rose 9% to $49.2B in 2025, lifting average payouts near $247K and providing a seasonal fiscal boost for New York.
City lawyers told a federal court the NYPD is not constitutionally required to protect a woman who says she was attacked in Crown Heights, and asked to dismiss the case.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Outcry in East Harlem after a plea gave a 31‑year‑old immigrant six months for assaulting a 14‑year‑old in a bodega bathroom; sentencing is set for April 27.
Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn daycare employee stole millions in tuition to fund a lavish lifestyle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The case is under federal investigation.
Chetrit Group plans to demolish a five‑story mixed‑use building at 9 East 36th Street in Midtown South, a move that would clear a narrow lot for potential redevelopment.
Four long‑vacant Harlem lots are being developed into 34 subsidized homes. The project's $30.9M bill — about $909,000 per unit — raises fresh questions about building affordable housing.
A 50‑year‑old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed inside a business near Myrtle and Lewis avenues; NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.
A judge cleared the way for foreclosure on the landmarked Gorham Building at 390 Fifth Avenue, ending a short court pause and reviving a lender-owner fight over the property's debt.
State and MTA officials opened an RFP for 1119 Pacific Street in Crown Heights, seeking proposals for roughly 300 units including at least 75 affordable homes.
Sports in ...
Four UEFA winners and two teams from Mexico will claim the final World Cup spots in March's do‑or‑die playoffs.
Food & Drinks in ...
Michael Schulson’s new Midtown izakaya is getting buzz for a shellfish nabemono the New York Post called the year's best new seafood dish. The two-level spot mixes sushi, robata and group-friendly plates.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.