City Cancer Hospitals Show Their Cards, And Prices Start To Slip
A new Value in Health analysis co‑authored by Memorial Sloan Kettering and Turquoise Health finds fuller hospital price disclosure is linked to meaningful declines in commercial oncology prices, with the biggest drops where disclosure is broad and complete.
Mamdani Taps Equity Crusader Sideya Sherman to Steer NYC Planning Powerhouse
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will nominate Sideya Sherman to run the Department of City Planning, putting an equity advocate in charge of zoning and housing decisions. Her arrival comes as the administration moves to speed approvals and prioritize affordability.
Yorkville High-Rise Hits Full Height On Third Avenue
Douglaston's 39-story tower at 1448 Third Avenue has topped out, rising 478 feet and moving into façade and interior work. The mixed-use building will bring condos, retail and community space to Yorkville.
Babylon Floats $428K Tax Break To Jolt Life Into Empty Amityville Warehouse
The Babylon IDA is weighing a $428,150 sales‑tax exemption to convert a vacant North Amityville warehouse into modern light‑industrial space, promising jobs and $9M in investment.
Bragg’s Housing Hit Squad Slaps 33 in Manhattan Landlord Crackdown
Alvin Bragg says his Housing and Tenant Protection Unit has charged 10 cases against 33 defendants as prosecutors ramp up enforcement of landlord misconduct. The move pairs prosecutions with a push for tougher state penalties.












