The Hotel Chelsea's owner bought the former NYPD building at 524 West 42nd St. in Hell's Kitchen for $10M, moving a city property into private hands.

New York Fed President John Williams said falling energy prices have eased his near‑term inflation worries, but he warned inflation is still too high and policy remains data‑driven.

Bricks came loose from the facade of a Midtown East tower Monday, closing East 42nd Street and prompting a DOB inspection.

A 32-year-old man was slashed at the Second Avenue subway station on June 11; NYPD Crime Stoppers released images and is asking for tips.

A 68‑year‑old man was pepper‑sprayed and robbed on the southbound platform at 23rd St and 8th Ave. NYPD Crime Stoppers has posted images and is asking for tips.

Saturday night illegal fireworks struck an 18‑story Bushwick high‑rise, forcing tenants to flee and damaging windows.

Avery Hall has filed to convert the bankrupt hotel site at 1550 Bedford into an 18‑story building of roughly 250 apartments, with about 30% set aside under MIH. Community Board 9 has pressed the developer on scale and deep affordability.

Crews have started work at the former Bayview prison as Chelsea Beacon takes shape: 131 permanently affordable apartments, supportive units and a short-term transitional residence are planned.

After a year closed for repairs, neighbors say the northbound Exit 12N ramp at 125th has become usable park space — and they want it to stay that way. DOT has started repairs but has not given a reopening date.

A Central Islip man died after a mortar-style firework exploded in his backyard on July 4; Suffolk County police have opened a homicide-level probe and are asking for tips.

Five people were wounded during a Coney Island Fourth of July fireworks display, including two young children. Police say the case is under active investigation.

Five Venezuelan families sued Nicolás Maduro in Brooklyn, alleging FAES carried out extrajudicial killings and seeking damages under U.S. law.

City budget documents list the Muslim American Society of Brooklyn and Staten Island for several council discretionary awards amid reporting about controversial event merchandise.