Daewoo E&C confirmed a $291M plan for an 18‑story, 540‑unit residential and retail project in Palisades Park, NJ, partnering with a local developer; construction is slated to begin in 2028.

A Central Islip man died after a mortar-style firework exploded in his backyard on July 4; Suffolk County police have opened a homicide-level probe and are asking for tips.

An NYPD officer was shot early Sunday in Crown Heights and suffered non-life-threatening injuries; detectives have cordoned off Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place.

FIFPRO warned of a growing pattern of racist abuse at the 2026 World Cup and urged FIFA, platforms and authorities to move beyond monitoring to real consequences.

The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.

Saint Vitus is moving into Bushwick’s former Brooklyn Made space and plans to reopen in fall 2026, promising bigger shows in a new room.

The Justice Department told a Brooklyn federal judge its May decision to abandon the Adani indictment was legally sound, listing jurisdictional and evidentiary reasons. The court has asked prosecutors for a fuller explanation by July 13.

A 6-year-old Brooklyn girl was swept from Sebonac Creek into the Great Peconic Bay while visiting the Hamptons and later died at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

A pallet of cleaning supplies fell at the Freeport Home Depot, exposing shoppers and staff to fumes and prompting a county hazmat response.

Omi Omakase in Flushing is offering a Japan‑sourced, 16‑course omakase for $119, pairing seasonal seafood and premium sake at an intimate chef's counter.

Five people were wounded during a Coney Island Fourth of July fireworks display, including two young children. Police say the case is under active investigation.

Alibaba agreed to a $600M non‑prosecution deal after U.S. officials said its platforms allowed roughly 80,000 illegal drug and pill‑press sales to reach American buyers. The companies will pay penalties and overhaul compliance.

After 47 years on Sunrise Highway, family-run Piccolo Ristorante closed July 3. Owner Tom Valenti Jr. said gift cards will be accepted at nearby Gusto Divino.