A North Country entrepreneur says the state promised faster reviews to mentor‑program applicants — and that promise never came. He and other participants have sued the Office of Cannabis Management.

A city-backed 3D mapping platform will layer utilities and soils so planners and crews can spot conflicts before they dig — potentially cutting construction delays.

Fresh polls show Chuck Schumer's New York approval slipping into the high 30s, raising new questions about his 2028 reelection and potential primary pressure.

A Manhattan federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's federal sexual‑harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, while retaliation and a contract rider remain for trial.

Dense fog limits visibility across NYC Friday morning; highs rebound into the 60s with rain expected Sunday. Boaters should expect delays.

State officials say refunds are being processed and billions have been paid, but some filers still face review-related delays and should watch for AI scams.

Northwell is budgeting roughly $15 million to expand the post‑anesthesia care unit at Glen Cove Hospital, a move aimed at easing OR backups and boosting recovery capacity. The project appears in recent system planning documents.

Fairfield Prep disciplined students after Instagram accounts tied to supporters posted antisemitic taunts at New Canaan players following the state hockey final.

Vimeo will cut roughly 25% of its New York staff at its Herald Square office, months after the company was bought by Milan’s Bending Spoons. The move follows sweeping January layoffs that reshaped the platform.

Police released a wanted alert after a 70-year-old man was punched near West 137th and Lenox; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and the NYPD announced seven indictments alleging a conspiracy to possess firearms and murder rivals. The DA’s post links to a fuller release for details.

Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks and is slated to start their April 21 opener. The controversial Cy Young winner will be mic'd up as he attempts a U.S. comeback.

Suffolk prosecutors say a Selden man was indicted after police found more than 4.5 kg of fentanyl and other drugs; officials say the amount could equal millions of lethal doses.