An immigration judge has terminated removal proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi after ruling a key government memo couldn't be authenticated.

A Park Avenue NYPD lot will be rebuilt as a 19–20‑story affordable tower with supportive housing and a new Afro‑Latin music center. The project pairs cultural space with deeply affordable homes.

Developers added dozens of rental buildings across seven Brooklyn neighborhoods, but new units and temporary concessions haven’t eased rents or unlocked homeownership. StreetEasy and REBNY data show supply and affordability pulling in opposite directions.

New Yorkers celebrated the Lunar New Year with the 28th annual Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival in Chinatown, featuring traditional firecrackers, dances, and the Year of the Horse celebrations.

Newly released emails show years‑long contact between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Thiel, including dinner invitations at Epstein’s Upper East Side home and references to island visits.

Kasa's acquisition of Mint House folds nearly 1,000 units — including the landmark 70 Pine — into its portfolio, a shift CEO Roman Pedan called a "maturation moment."

Two 24-year-old men were shot in Brooklyn; one died and the other was injured. No arrests have been made, and the shooter's identity is unknown. The local precinct noted a decrease in shootings from the prior year.

Two people were burned after a car fire in Washington Heights, believed to have started from a domestic dispute. Firefighters responded, and both victims are now stable.

GFP Real Estate plans to convert 40 Exchange Place into 382 apartments, backed by $191.5M in construction financing and historic tax incentives. The project also includes ground-floor retail and a mix of affordable units.

Community Board 6 pushed DOT to install a protected bike lane on E. 17th Street, citing dozens of crashes and DOT safety data ahead of summer resurfacing.

A 59-year-old Brooklyn man died after clinging to a box truck in Brooklyn Heights; police say the driver fled and no arrests have been made.

"Tippy Toes" baby food is recalled due to high patulin levels; parents advised to check for affected products with a best by of July 17, 2026 and dispose of or return them.

Jonathan Jones was arrested for vandalism and assault during a Valentine's Day rampage in Midtown Manhattan, targeting businesses including Uncle Jack's Steakhouse and a 7-Eleven.