Bronx Cancer Patient Says Rat-Infested Longwood Home Feels Like A Prison
A Longwood tenant says rodents have infested her apartment for years while she undergoes cancer treatment; she wants her landlord to rehouse her family. Management says exterminators treated accessible areas on July 9.
Tennis Royalty Feud In Queens As Hester Heirs Say USTA Is Pushing Them Out
Bill and Kathryn Hester say the USTA tore out their family box, moved a memorial plaque and priced them out of the U.S. Open — and they’ve asked a federal judge to step in. Court filings and reporting spell out six‑figure seat fees and a dispute over a 1998 settlement.
Bronx Hope House Swaps Jail For Treatment As Bragg Backs Hotly Debated Plan
Hope House opened in the Bronx as a residential alternative to incarceration for people with serious mental illness, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg attended the launch. The program will house a small cohort under a court-approved diversion model.
Prospect Heights Brunch Icon Cheryl's Global Soul In Rent Hike Showdown
Prospect Heights favorite Cheryl's Global Soul says a steep rent hike and added fees threaten the longtime restaurant. Owner Cheryl Smith has launched a fundraiser and expanded events to keep the doors open.












