AI Upstart Rogo Bulks Up Midtown HQ, Promises 400 New Jobs
Rogo will expand its Manhattan headquarters and create more than 400 jobs, backed by up to $6.5M in state tax credits and a recent $160M funding round. The move deepens the city’s AI-for-finance cluster.
West Side Fumes as Long‑Shuttered Blue Line Stop Gets Punted to 2031
A state trailer bill sets a January 1, 2031 deadline to rebuild the long-shuttered Central Blue Line stop and reopen a closed Lavergne entrance. Local leaders call it a step forward, but years of design and permits remain.
Blackstone Bags Hyatt Regency San Francisco in $279 Million Embarcadero Deal
Sunstone agreed to sell the 821-room Hyatt Regency San Francisco to funds affiliated with Blackstone for $279 million, with closing expected late July or early August 2026.
Midtown Truffle Takeover: Fromager d’Affinois Pops Up At L’Ami Pierre
Fromager d'Affinois will pop up at L'Ami Pierre in Midtown from June 25–July 2 with a three‑item cheese menu and daily free treats for early visitors. The menu highlights the brand's double‑cream and truffle cheeses.
Supreme Court Backs Trump-Era Hard Line On Green Cards
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the government to parole returning green‑card holders and pursue removal without proving disqualifying crimes at the border. The ruling stems from the Blanche v. Lau case over a 2012 parole decision.
Glendale Heights Sleeper Hit As Bullet Rips Through Bedroom Wall
Police say a 21-year-old Glendale Heights man is charged after a .45-caliber round fired while being handled passed through a wall and struck a sleeping relative. He faces a Class 4 felony charge approved by DuPage prosecutors.












