The U.S. Attorney announced a $360,000 settlement with entities operating a social club for COVID relief fraud, admitting to falsely obtaining PPP loans and an RRF grant.

Mohamed Bahi, an ex-aide to Mayor Eric Adams, admitted to illegal fundraising for Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign. He faces up to five years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution.

New York City public school students in grades 3-8 show increased proficiency in state tests for reading and math, with the highest figures since 2012, and programs like NYC Reads are credited for the improvements.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced over 3,500 homeless individuals were moved from streets and subways to permanent housing as part of the city's homelessness initiatives.

Revel ends its rideshare service in NYC to focus on expanding EV charging infrastructure, transitioning from providing rides in blue EVs to deploying charging stations, with the goal of 2,000 stalls by 2030.

Gov. Hochul signs a bill establishing the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District, honors the late Lloyd Williams, renames a subway station after Malcolm X, and highlights local culture with community leaders and Malcolm X's family in attendance.

A man was pushed onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan station but lifted himself back up, sustaining minor injuries. The suspect fled, and authorities are investigating.

The article discusses a lawsuit accusing a Lower Manhattan federal immigration facility of overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and mistreatment of migrants.

Manhattan's Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is set for demolition despite preservationists' disapproval, for a new $164M outdoor aquatics facility, with plans to preserve Keith Haring's mural.

NYPD is searching for a man who robbed a Citi Bank in Manhattan's Financial District, escaping with $350. No injuries were reported. He was last seen wearing a Batman shirt.

Amtrak is set to introduce NextGen Acela high-speed trains for Northeast travel on August 28, featuring advanced amenities and a smoother ride, with an initial rollout of five trainsets and more to come by 2027.

The renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park reopened with "Twelfth Night," featuring major improvements and a star-studded cast, drawing eager fans for Shakespeare in the Park.

"Hamilton" marks its 10th anniversary on Broadway with special performances and a fundraiser event expected to raise $3 million for the Immigrant Coalition. Fans celebrated, and original cast members reunited for the historic moment.