Mamdani Slams Brakes On Price Wars In Final Manhattan Trash Zone Deals
Mayor Mamdani has reweighted the scoring for the city's last two commercial waste contracts in Manhattan, placing safety and truck miles above price. The move follows consolidation in the industry and safety warnings from auditors and advocates.
20+ Michelin Stars, Two James Beard Awards — Then Flies and Bad Fish at Chef Palmer's NYC Rooftop Bar
The rooftop bar perched atop one of Times Square's most historic luxury hotels — bearing the name of a James Beard Award winner with more than 20 Michelin stars to his credit — just scored a 42 on its NYC health inspection. Four critical violations, including flies in the establishment and food from an unapproved source, put St. Cloud at The Knickerbocker well into C-grade territory ahead of a mandatory reinspection.
East Harlem Teen’s Friend Takes 22-Year Plea In NYCHA Lobby Killing
A guilty plea in the 2023 East Harlem shooting means Kuran Brown‑Wilson is likely to serve a promised 22‑year term. The plea closes a years‑long prosecution into a multi‑site spree.
Harlem Migrant Kids Center Slashes Nearly 9 Out Of 10 Jobs
Cayuga Centers told staff at its East Harlem site that roughly 87% of employees face layoffs, a move advocates say could disrupt care for migrant children. The nonprofit has cut roles before amid funding shortfalls.












