Fitch assigned AAAsf to the senior notes of NYC Trust 2026‑9W57, backing a $1.8B loan on 9 West 57th; the refi refinances debt and is set to return roughly $516M to Soloviev Group.

A 25-year-old Brooklyn man was arraigned after police allege he raped a woman in her Ridgewood apartment and threatened her with a boxcutter. He faces multiple felony counts.

Under construction near the High Bridge, the Highbridge project has already generated about $23 million for the Bronx economy. Developers say the work is creating jobs, local contracts and low‑carbon amenities.

John Hill has been named director of Brookhaven National Laboratory as the Upton campus pivots from RHIC operations to the Electron‑Ion Collider and major upgrades. He'll oversee the lab's $900M budget and 3,000 staff.

Barnes & Noble has inked a lease for roughly 11,300 sq ft at 181 Avenue A and is listed to open in November 2026. Neighbors and local blogs are already debating what the chain’s return means for East Village indies.

GEICO says a Queens DME supplier billed more than $1.2M through a network of clinics and alleged kickbacks, and has sued in federal court seeking treble damages. The complaint details alleged forged scripts, inflated HCPCS codes and delivery inconsistencies.

A retired Yonkers fire captain was arraigned this week on felony charges after prosecutors say files showing a minor were shared and later found in his possession. He was released pending a June 30 court date.

Montoya’s opened May 5 on Metropolitan Avenue, pairing margaritas, tacos and an outdoor garden with a full bar in Forest Hills.

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions has moved to confirm an arbitration award after a winning $5M bid collapsed — the auction house says the sellers owe a roughly $600K kill fee plus costs.

The U.S. State Department added Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs — the PCC and Comando Vermelho — to its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, triggering sanctions and criminal prohibitions.

Mastercard won a New York BitLicense on May 27, giving it regulated footing to expand stablecoin and tokenized‑payment services under state supervision.

An entire 64th‑floor at 432 Park Avenue is on the market for $90M — an 8,038‑sq‑ft full‑floor with 16‑ft ceilings, Savant smart home features and heavy carrying costs. The sale arrives amid ongoing building litigation.

NYC Health + Hospitals is opening a second Bridge to Home site in Crown Heights, adding 50 private rooms and 24/7 clinical care to help residents secure permanent housing.