City Kids Left High and Dry as Dozens of NYC Splash Pads Sputter Out
City records and complaints show hundreds of broken spray features this summer while advocates say cuts have left parks short-staffed. Repairs can take days or weeks.
Bronx Buyers Snag Ponce Bank HQ Across From 6 Train For $16.25M
Ponce Bank’s flagship Bronx branch at 2244 Westchester Ave sold for $16.25M in early June, a 1031‑related purchase that underscores demand for net‑leased bank assets near transit.
Ridgewood Landlords Stuck With $375K Hit After Queens Judge Refuses Lifeline
A Queens Civil Court upheld a $375,000 judgment tied to housing and tenant-harassment claims at 1708 Summerfield St., denying owners' attempts to vacate the settlement.
Crockett Rapper Top Shotta In Crosshairs Over Carquinez Bridge Shooting
Tino Abbate, 24, known as Top Shotta, has been charged after a November shooting under the Carquinez Bridge; he has pleaded not guilty and is due to stand trial in August.
Chelsea Arts Loft Handed Back To Bank In Cut-Rate $38 Million Deal
A six‑story Chelsea arts loft at 548 W. 28th was returned to its lender in a $38M bankruptcy sale, capping months of court filings and a lender push to enforce the sale. The outcome raises questions for galleries and studios inside the building.












