New York now bars stretch limousines older than 10 years or 350,000 miles and has stepped up DMV enforcement, inspections and required pre‑trip briefings.

NY Laughs Festival returns June 4–7 for a four‑day comedy takeover centered in Union Square, with a free outdoor kickoff and ticketed shows across Lower Manhattan.

A lender that took control of a Brooklyn skyscraper is reportedly shopping for about $225 million in financing, a move that could reshape how the tower is stabilized or sold.

Redfin's latest data shows cancellations eased in April as buyers return and sellers negotiate more. Atlanta and other Sun Belt metros still lead failed deals.

Texas has appealed after a New York judge upheld Ulster County’s refusal to file a six‑figure judgment against a New Paltz doctor. The appeal deepens a test of New York’s shield law.

A Lancaster County man who admitted sending a fake bomb threat to Louis Armstrong Stadium during the 2024 U.S. Open was given three years of probation after saying he acted over a losing sports bet.

Unionized attorneys at Brooklyn Defender Services say talks have stalled ahead of a June 30 deadline and warn a strike could disrupt Brooklyn and Queens courts.

The Dow rose about 300 points Friday to a new intraday high above 50,700 as easing Iran‑conflict headlines and strong tech earnings lifted markets.

The MTA's holiday advisory restores the Cannonball to Montauk, extends weekend Montauk trains through Labor Day, and reshuffles subway and bus service for Memorial Day and the summer.

Hotel owners have opened private reviews after a whistleblower accused the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council of corruption, complicating a major contract moment.

Apna Bazar reopened the former Sanjha Bazaar in Commack, bringing a 19,500‑sq‑ft South Asian supermarket with a bigger cafe and lower prices.

A federal appeals panel revived constitutional claims after ACS removed a newborn from his father’s care without a court order and the child spent nearly three years in foster care.

Two men convicted in 1980 for the 1975 Far Rockaway killing of Mary Galligan filed a petition this month asking a Queens court to clear their names. The motion cites recanted testimony and a Centurion Ministries reinvestigation.