The Coast Guard's proposed rule would bar paddlecraft from key New York Harbor spectator areas during Sail4th 250, prompting pushback from local paddlers.

A federal suit filed in Manhattan says New York left parents on its child‑abuse registry for months or years, blocking jobs and hitting Black and brown families hardest. Plaintiffs want faster hearings and systemic fixes.

Neighbors and tenants are at odds over an RV encampment on Jerome Avenue; tenants say they have nowhere else and are calling for legal parking spaces.

Parents and elected officials rallied in Middle Village over plans for a NineDot lithium‑ion battery site across from PS/IS 128, demanding transparency and relocation. The developer says the installations meet strict safety rules.

Elected and community leaders rallied behind Beejhy Barhany after she moved Tsion Cafe to private events citing antisemitic and racist harassment.

Tenants in Ocean Hill say they’ve gone months without reliable heat while leaks and wastewater drip through ceilings. City records show dozens of complaints and violations; HPD says it will reinspect.

A Babylon plow driver shepherded two bonded lab-mix sisters off Sunrise Highway during the blizzard; shelter staff scanned an unusual microchip and reunited them with family.

After years of closures and safety retrofits, Hudson Yards' Vessel reopens this Friday with timed tickets and free Thursday slots for New Yorkers.

Grocery staples are getting pricier in Brooklyn, squeezing household budgets and stretching local food pantries across the city. Data and local groups show a tightening safety net.

A study suggests that the distinctive New York City accent is used less frequently, ranking 12th in fading regional U.S. dialects, although it is preserved in popular culture.

Unionized ProPublica staff staged a practice picket outside their Manhattan newsroom after more than two years of stalled bargaining, with 80% of members signing strike pledges.

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses approved a three-year contract that secures staffing, pay and safety gains; Attorney General Letitia James publicly praised the outcome.

Common areas at 2065 Morris Ave went dark after management allegedly fell behind on a Con Edison bill; DOB inspectors later cited dozens of violations. Residents say power returned Friday after a payment.