This Sunday Midtown will host the 128th Philippine Independence Day Parade and Philippines Fest — a daylong mix of Filipino food, live performances and a bustling street fair.

A checkout glitch let about 60 fans briefly grab World Cup tickets for $0. FIFA canceled the orders and invited affected buyers to pay full price to keep their seats.

Albany approved S9051 this week to bar AI chatbot features that can harm or manipulate kids; the move was driven by parents testimony and advocacy groups.

Olmstead and Vertex paid $108M for 19 West 44th — about a 45% drop from 2017 — and will likely reposition the Midtown office to chase higher rents.

State lawmakers approved a law requiring monthly heavy‑metal testing and public posting of results for baby food and, for the first time, infant formula.

A widening drought now covers much of the tri‑state, with reservoirs, streams and lawns showing stress and officials urging conservation.

Eataly will bring gelato, cannoli and tiramisù to the Empire State Building's 86th‑floor observation deck this summer, running through Aug. 31.

Morristown's dän Bakery is opening an Upper East Side outpost at 1431 York Ave, bringing honey cake, croissants and coffee with an early-July target.

Javeri Capital quietly paid about $11M for a Bowery building in Nolita that’s home to a high‑end menswear boutique, adding to downtown retail’s recent flurry of sales.

A 63-year-old Ogden man is jailed on $2M bond after Riley County police say he faces human‑trafficking, rape and fentanyl distribution charges. Authorities say the case stems from reports filed in 2023 and 2026.

After 35 years, Duane Park Patisserie will close its storefront on June 14 amid a rent fight that ended in a judge’s lease termination. The owner is exploring options to keep parts of the business alive.

Derby Copeland Capital funded a $54M refinance for 660 Lexington as the Midtown East condo wraps construction and begins sales. The loan replaces earlier debt as the project moves into sellout.

Atomic Wings is planning six New Jersey restaurants, with the first two set for Jersey City and Hoboken as the chain pursues major 2026 growth. The rollout will be led by a Brooklyn‑based franchisee.