A concise guide to the June 23, 2026 New York primary — registration, early voting windows, mail‑ballot deadlines and the top statewide races to watch.

Two towers at Jamaica Station have added 1,045 apartments and about 720,000 SF of mixed-use space after a $59.7M opportunity‑zone land sale.

New Destiny has topped off McLean Place, a 72‑unit Bronx building that will reserve 43 apartments for survivors and pair housing with on‑site services.

NYPD posted surveillance stills after two Washington Heights residents were assaulted and had phones stolen on May 7; five people are wanted.

The Orchard, a 70-story, 823-foot tower in Long Island City, has opened with 824 rental homes and a 60,000-square-foot private backyard plus extensive amenities.

Midori at 36-45 31st St delivers 40 rentals to Long Island City, completed in May 2026. Leasing began in May with first move‑ins expected June 1.

Sen. Chuck Schumer unveiled the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, saying it would force big packers to slim down and help local processors — a bid to lower meat costs. The bill arrives as beef prices and federal antitrust scrutiny are both rising.

Community leaders in Elmhurst are pushing to rebuild the LIRR stop that closed in the 1980s, arguing it would shorten commutes and help local businesses. The MTA’s analysis flags modest benefits and a roughly $210M price tag.

A 13-year-old was arrested after two teens were assaulted near the Merrick carnival; one was hospitalized with a concussion.

A Farmingdale tenant says she was trapped for about 15 minutes after an elevator stalled and the emergency help button connected to voicemail. Residents say management's repair updates have been inconsistent.

NYC launched a $500K multilingual campaign through June to connect New Yorkers with free enrollment counselors as federal changes threaten coverage. The city is offering phone and online help.

A 47‑year‑old man was pushed onto the tracks at Woodlawn station on Monday evening; police say one person is in custody and the victim is stable.

A Highbridge family was displaced after a sixth-floor apartment fire on University Avenue; neighbors pulled a burning carpet and the Red Cross stepped in.