Trial Lawyers Carpet-Bomb New York With $179 Million Lawsuit Ad Blitz
An analysis found plaintiffs’ lawyers spent $179M on New York legal ads in 2025, a number Albany officials say is driving up premiums and prompting new anti-fraud proposals.
Pizza and Pests: Rats AND Mice Turned Up at Patsy's East Side Slice Joint
A March health inspection at Patsy's Pizzeria on East 60th Street turned up evidence of both rats and mice — plus five other violations — enough to potentially knock the longtime A-grader down to a C. Here's what inspectors found, and what it means for a well-known New York pizza name.
From Velvet Rope To Roof Decks: Bungalow 8 Site Targeted For Chelsea Luxe Homes
A developer plans to convert the former Bungalow 8 site at 515 W. 27th St. into luxury residences, Crain's reports. The move fits a broader conversion trend in Chelsea.
Federal Judge Slams Brakes On NYC Open Streets In Disability Showdown
A federal judge refused to dismiss an ADA challenge to NYC's Open Streets, allowing claims that barriers block paratransit and rideshares to move forward. The ruling could force DOT to redesign how barricades and access are managed.
Fifth Ave Shake-Up: Midtown’s Priciest Strip Gets $402 Million Street Makeover
A $402 million public‑private plan will widen sidewalks, add trees and prompt brands to convert leases into ownership as Midtown’s Fifth Avenue retools for heavier foot traffic.
Epstein Pipeline Quietly Supercharged Star Doctor’s Upper East Side Rise
DOJ documents and reporting say Jeffrey Epstein helped broker introductions that touched Peter Attia’s practice. The revelations prompted an apology and professional departures.
Trading Desks And Media Darlings Pack Revamped 360 Park Ave South
Boston Properties has filled multiple full floors at 360 Park Avenue South with tenants such as Optiver and Ziff Davis, and company filings show the tower is roughly 59% leased as of Feb. 20, 2026.












