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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A former FCI Otisville correctional officer was arrested and indicted by SDNY on three counts of sexual abuse of a ward. Prosecutors say the incidents occurred on three occasions between December and April.
Video shows State Sen. Steve Chan stepping into a South Brooklyn brawl, separating combatants and a knife later seen on the sidewalk.
NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a gunpoint robbery outside 120 Hancock Street on April 19 and is offering up to $3,500 for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Manhattan developer has filed to rezone a Midwood lot for a 229-unit building that would include income-restricted homes and a large community facility.
Community & Society in ...
A two‑year, $1M award from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation will expand ESL, citizenship clinics and teen college‑access services across Brooklyn Public Library branches.
Two transformers fell onto parked cars in Coney Island early Wednesday, igniting one vehicle and knocking out power for nearly 900 customers while crews worked on scene.
Median Manhattan co-op sales jumped to $895,000 in Q2 as buyers shift back into co-ops. Trophy trades still command big premiums at the very top.
Politics & Govt in ...
Two New York rights groups sued in Manhattan, saying Trump-era sanctions on the ICC chilled advocacy and halted work on Gaza-related submissions.
ICE agents escorted an injured man into Brookdale's ER on July 14, prompting a tense gathering outside the hospital and renewed calls for oversight. Community leaders want answers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Wonder bought NYC‑born Mighty Quinn’s, folding the eight‑unit BBQ chain into its expanding food‑hall and delivery platform.
A $45M construction loan will finance an 11‑story, 72‑unit condo on West 135th in Harlem, including retail and a 15,000‑sq‑ft community space with delivery planned for summer 2028.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
IBM’s preliminary Q2 came up short — operating EPS $2.93 on $17.2B revenue — and the stock plunged in early trading as CEO Arvind Krishna blamed timing and a client shift into hardware.
A consultant says he lost millions after refusing a $250,000 payoff allegedly demanded by a former DCAS official and a Cushman broker tied to city leases.
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