NYC cannabis dispensaries, entwined in legal battles, challenge state rules on store proximity. They claim regulators unfairly waived distance requirements, affecting their businesses and market fairness.

Two NYC-area individuals won $50,000 each in the Powerball lottery, with tickets sold in Manhattan and Selden. The jackpot continues to grow, now at $279 million.

SL Green is accused by TIAA and Norges Bank of defaulting on $24 million in rent and taxes at 2 Herald Square. The companies are locked in a legal battle over lease agreements.

American Airlines is appealing to the Supreme Court to revive its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue, following a federal judge's ruling in favor of an antitrust lawsuit against the partnership.

Lucy's, a beloved East Village dive bar, has reopened under Golden Age Hospitality with preserved aesthetics and necessary updates like ADA-compliant bathrooms.

Several students at a NY middle school fell ill after consuming THC gummies, with one distributing them. Police were called, and no charges were filed, but health concerns were raised.

Two Bronx institutions are enhancing educational accessibility: Seton College offers free tuition, supplies, and meals, while Albert Einstein College of Medicine will provide free tuition indefinitely due to a $1 billion donation.

NYC health officials confirm two measles cases, emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine in preventing outbreaks and its high efficacy with two doses.

'Anora' won five Oscars, including Best Picture, and was applauded for its Brooklyn, NYC setting, adding pride and potential business to local spots featured in the film.

Adrienne Adams is considering a mayoral run, which may become evident in her upcoming State of the City address, amidst political tension with former Governor Cuomo and current Mayor Eric Adams.

New York correction officers face disciplinary actions amid a wildcat strike, with under 10 dismissals and over 350 facing contempt charges, as tensions rise over the HALT Act and unsafe working conditions.

NYC libraries are to receive funding restoration in the 2025 budget, returning seven-day service after cuts due to decreased federal aid and migrant crisis costs.

The NYPD 108th Precinct is using social media to seek help in identifying a suspect in a series of Queens burglaries, offering a reward for information.