A New York City operator was arrested and indicted after investigators say his EyePic clinics billed Medicaid for surgeries that never occurred, allegedly taking more than $9M.

Grand Army Plaza South has reopened after a two‑year, $16M restoration. The Pulitzer Fountain and Pomona statue are back with bluestone, trees and upgraded systems.

A juvenile wanted in a Manhattan attempted murder was arrested without incident at a Raleigh home, U.S. Marshals say.

Officers recovered drug- and phone-filled packages at Wallkill and Sing Sing after suspected drone drops. Investigations are underway and pills were sent for lab testing.

Lincoln Market will convert the former Lucky Strike at River Place into a 35,800‑sq‑ft supermarket and food hall, promising vendors and lower prices for Hell’s Kitchen.

DOF will hold a remote hearing at 11 a.m. on July 9 to take comment on rules for the new pied‑à‑terre surcharge. The notice explains how to register to speak, submit written comments and what the draft rules would mean for co‑ops, condos and single‑family homes.

Surveillance video shows a Bronx rideshare driver chased and struck after an argument over car damage; police say the investigation is ongoing.

The DOT has tapped Boston-based Air Space Intelligence to build SMART and FMDS, AI platforms the FAA says will predict congestion and reduce cascading delays.

A hazmat response at a Congers pharmaceutical plant forced evacuations Wednesday morning and a temporary shelter opened nearby.

A viral video shows a woman emptying and taking a Knicks‑themed DSNY trash can during the championship parade; JPMorgan Chase says she is no longer employed. The city’s sanitation crew says the bin was returned.

New York City reported 1,791 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, a 5.4% rise from 2023, as health officials warn that federal funding cuts could worsen the trend.

Piece of Cake Moving & Storage paid $18M for a six‑story Long Island City flex building at 33‑02 Skillman Ave, expanding its Queens footprint and signaling owner‑user buying in LIC.

Mayor Mamdani and NYC DOT added five "Soccer Streets" watch parties across Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, bringing free screenings, live music and bike‑friendly programming to neighborhood plazas.