NYC Prosecutors Launch Crackdown on Crypto Crooks
Manhattan prosecutors are pushing a state bill and asking City Hall for money to stand up a crypto‑forensics unit after investigators tracked large dark‑web listings. The move could reshape enforcement and licensing in New York.
Brooklyn Heights Stunner: Gut-Reno Townhouse Snags Buyer At Nearly $13 Million
A gut‑renovated Garden Place townhouse that listed for about $12.8M has gone under contract, topping last week’s Brooklyn luxury signings and highlighting demand for turnkey townhouses.
NYC Retired Educators Strike Gold With $500K-Plus Pensions in 2025
Public SeeThroughNY records show 14 retired NYC educators collected pensions over $500,000 in 2025, including one payout above $1 million. The figures sharpen debate over pension rules and buybacks.
Self‑Checkout Scam Bust: Cops Collar Alleged Fake‑Card Duo At South Windsor Costco
Two New York residents were arrested at the South Windsor Costco after police recovered 28 credit cards registered to different names. They face multiple theft and identity‑theft counts and were scheduled for Manchester court.
Brooklyn Jail Guard Turns High-Speed MDC Chase Into Street Shooting
A federal correctional officer was convicted after chasing a car from MDC Brooklyn and firing into it, prosecutors say. Court records show multiple rounds struck the vehicle and one passenger was hit.
Sewage, Mold and Mayhem at Rutland Plaza as Brooklyn Tenants Drag Landlord to Court
Tenants at the 438-unit Rutland Plaza say black mold, raw sewage and broken elevators persist despite a $96M preservation award. They’ve sued the landlord and housing agencies to force repairs.
NYC's 30K 'Affordable' Homes Pile Up in Just 10 Council Districts
City Hall reported record affordable housing in FY2025, but new analysis shows most of those units were concentrated in just 10 City Council districts. The result: big totals but uneven neighborhood outcomes.
Google Billionaire’s Bruising NYC Apartment Exit Has Landlords Spooked
A rare, public sell‑off tied to Sergey Brin's family office highlights how rising costs and rent‑stabilization rules are squeezing New York landlords.












