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Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Police are searching for a man wanted in an alleged anti‑Muslim assault on the D‑train platform at 9th Avenue; the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating.
Bub’s Bakery in NoHo bakes without the top nine allergens and has turned its cinnamon roll into a must‑try for New Yorkers with allergies. The compact shop draws morning lines and early sellouts.
See No Evil Pizza is opening a street‑level slice shop at 11 Waverly Place, bringing 20‑inch thin‑crust pies and a short beer‑and‑wine list to Greenwich Village.
Community & Society in ...
After a March 18 blaze left Timbuktu Islamic Center unusable, a developer paused work at One45 and opened a tent so hundreds could pray on Eid.
Daily Mail has nearly doubled its New York office, expanding to a full floor at 51 Astor Place and growing to about 42,000 square feet.
Parks & Nature in ...
Foley Square’s small Thomas Paine Park is cracking and cluttered: locals and inspection records say the plaza has broken pavement, faulty lights and overflowing trash. The city says it’s aware and is seeking solutions.
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