HPD has proposed a narrow 421‑a rule change to let some developments swap affordability options and preserve eligibility for the extended 2031 completion window.

Aspen Hospitality is bringing The Nell New York to 10 Rockefeller Plaza, converting upper‑floor offices into a Relais & Châteaux‑affiliated hotel slated for fall 2027.

A child was killed Wednesday on Blauvelt Road in Monsey after being struck by a bus; Ramapo police say they are investigating. Emergency crews responded to the scene.

Alvin Bragg says a joint probe with the state comptroller uncovered nearly $1M in alleged theft and led to two fraud indictments.

Jermaine Dupri sued Sony in Manhattan federal court, alleging decades of unpaid and underreported royalties tied to So So Def releases and his production work. The complaint seeks at least $18 million.

FDNY warned of heavy emergency activity at Second Avenue and East 108th, advising drivers and riders to expect closures and delays. Officials urged alternate routes while crews work.

Fedora chef Zach Robinson takes over St. Jardim next Monday for a one-night izakaya pop-up serving skewers, oysters and a sake-lees cheesecake.

A federal judge in Manhattan denied Kalshi’s bid to block New York’s enforcement, leaving state regulators free to treat some prediction markets as gambling.

Two riders on a moped snatched a woman’s purse on White Plains Road Saturday morning; NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for tips and offering a reward.

A new Success Academy analysis says 906 NYC schools enroll more than 400,000 students in schools where fewer than half pass math or reading. The report ties high spending to weak outcomes.

Three New Yorkers are accused of stealing more than 6,750 checks worth about $4.8M from Suffolk County mailboxes using a sticky 'fishing' rig.

A five‑county coalition backed by Contra Costa taxpayers has launched a campaign to stop the Connect Bay Area sales tax, warning of double‑digit local rates and demanding agency reforms.

A new farm-to-table restaurant, The Local Table, opened in Syosset with a seasonal dinner menu and a five-course tasting from Chef Isaac.