Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. was taken 27th overall by the Boston Celtics, joining Kingston Flemings as a first‑round pick and giving UH two first‑rounders this year.

Sunny and mostly dry Wednesday with a high near 84°F. Showers and storms likely late Thursday through Saturday.

Moinian booked four new leases at 60 Madison Ave — two by AI startups taking full floors — adding roughly 70,000 sq ft as Midtown South heats up.

A Manhattan teen was sentenced to 5.5 years after a Penn Station arson that left a man critically injured. Federal prosecutors praised first responders and secured a prison term.

The New York State Insurance Fund sued 1610 Meadow Lane LLC after a 2023 renovation fall left a worker severely injured, alleging violations of New York's Scaffold Law.

Rogo will expand its Manhattan headquarters and create more than 400 jobs, backed by up to $6.5M in state tax credits and a recent $160M funding round. The move deepens the city’s AI-for-finance cluster.

Fromager d'Affinois will pop up at L'Ami Pierre in Midtown from June 25–July 2 with a three‑item cheese menu and daily free treats for early visitors. The menu highlights the brand's double‑cream and truffle cheeses.

Nassau County's health department cautioned against bathing at 20 beaches after heavy rain raised bacteria concerns. The advisory is set to be lifted at 8 a.m. June 24 unless tests or rain keep it in place.

An NYPD Crime Stoppers bulletin says a 29‑year‑old woman was sexually assaulted near New York and Atlantic avenues in Crown Heights; investigators are seeking tips.

Search teams recovered the body of 34-year-old Kwahiwi Edwards on a Stratford shore after he was swept off Penfield Reef while fishing. Officials and neighbors had kept vigil during the weeklong effort.

Dolan says he won't push payroll past the NBA's second apron, leaving several Knicks depth players' futures uncertain as the draft and free agency loom.

A prime retail corner at 247 Bedford Ave in Williamsburg is reportedly facing debt trouble, prompting lender scrutiny and questions about ownership.

The Justice Department sued New York in federal court, challenging a new law that would bar federal officers from wearing face coverings and require ID. The case lands days before parts of the bill were set to take effect.