Meatpacking Mayhem: Maniac Slashes Three Outside Brass Monkey Bar
Three people were slashed outside Brass Monkey in Manhattan's Meatpacking District on May 2. Prosecutors say one bystander was critically injured and the suspect has been indicted.
Manhattan Renter Says Priest Used Confession To Pry Loose Her Rent-Stabilized Home
A Manhattan tenant alleges a priest used her confessional words to pressure her into surrendering a rent‑stabilized apartment; a May 22 lawsuit asks a judge to void the surrender agreement.
NBC Spinoff Plants Flag In Times Square, Grabs 250K-Square-Foot Media Fortress
Versant expanded to roughly 250,000 square feet at 229 West 43rd Street, signing an 18‑year lease and building studios inside the landmarked former New York Times building.
Stealth 80 Clarkson Towers Finally Log First Big-Money Contracts
An amendment filed with the state attorney general shows 20 contracts at 80 Clarkson, pushing the offering plan effective and signaling that sales are now officially underway.
Park Avenue Power Player Lauder Offloads $21M Full-Floor Pad
William Lauder sold his full-floor co-op at 778 Park Avenue for $21.3M to David Rogers and Elizabeth Dexter. The deal follows Lauder’s recent property moves in Manhattan and Palm Beach.
Bronx Pol Wants TikTok Hype Squad For Mom-And-Pop Shops
At TikTok’s NYC showcase, Councilmember Kevin Riley promoted Intro 408 — a pilot to pair social‑media creators with local small businesses. Supporters say it could boost discovery for neighborhood shops.












