A 59-year-old was indicted after prosecutors say he raped a 16-year-old in an alley in Huntington; the victim escaped and called 911.

After a lengthy closure for building repairs, Claudette has reopened in Greenwich Village under executive chef Igor Almeida Cabral with a Provence-leaning menu.

Amy Griffin filed a defamation suit in Nevada, accusing a former classmate of falsely claiming Griffin stole her abuse story for the bestselling memoir The Tell.

A Flatiron‑area developer landed $55M in financing to redevelop 111–113 East 12th Street, unlocking a rare buildable site in Greenwich Village.

Brooklyn recorded 30 luxury contracts last week, totaling about $126M. The priciest asks came from Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights townhouses.

A state-ordered audit found 72 recommendations for National Grid’s New York operations, flagging billing, procurement and reliability problems that regulators say must be fixed.

A man accused of robbing four Manhattan bank branches in 10 days was presented in SDNY on June 15 and consented to detention. Police released a photo and are seeking tips.

Two armed men allegedly pistol‑whipped and shot a 19‑year‑old inside Joe’s Organic Market on Broadway; the victim is in stable condition and no arrests have been reported.

Elected officials and community representatives met June 15 to review demolition and early‑works plans at the former Manhattan Detention Complex, pressing the city for clearer timelines and stronger monitoring.

State and Cornell experts warn New York livestock owners after the invasive Asian longhorned tick and the cattle parasite it carries were detected. Farmers are urged to inspect herds and consult veterinarians.

Ribbee’s, the rib-focused offshoot of Goldee’s, will pause service this Sunday as owner Jonny White shifts toward a Brooklyn project. The closure comes as the building changes hands.

Westchester County launched a $25M Housing Flex Fund II to close financing gaps and speed construction of affordable homes countywide.

A breach at Legal Services of Long Island may have exposed clients' Social Security numbers, medical records and financial data. The nonprofit says affected people can enroll in free identity-protection services.