Rats, Couture And A Court Fight: Donna Karan’s West Village Vermin Feud
Donna Karan’s Urban Zen sued the owner of a vacant lot next door, alleging the parcel became a dumping ground that sparked a rat infestation and damaged the boutique’s business.
Mamdani Fires Up 34th Street Busway, Puts Midtown Cars In The Slow Lane
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he will restart work to convert 34th Street into a busway, promising faster, safer service for roughly 28,000 daily riders even after federal scrutiny. The city plans outreach in June and construction this summer with an eye to finish by fall.
Mamdani Ducks Question On Yanking Koch Name Off Queensboro Bridge
Mamdani told a Jim Owles questionnaire last year he supported removing Ed Koch’s name from the Queensboro Bridge; City Hall has not said whether he still does. The change would require a City Council local law.
Bastille Day Binge: French Restaurant Week Sets NYC Tables July 4–19
Two weeks of prix‑fixe French menus land in NYC July 4–19, with classic bistros and chef‑driven spots on the roster. Expect special menus, an Air France partnership and busy weekend nights.
Google And Big Law Ignite Manhattan Office Hot Streak
Colliers’ market snapshots show big law‑firm moves and Google‑linked subleases have pushed Manhattan’s leasing pace into rare territory. The activity is tightening supply and lifting rents.












