A Queens man convicted in the 2022 bludgeoning of a Hollis pawn shop owner faces sentencing today after a jury found him guilty in April.

Consumer Reports found popular home lead-test kits flag high contamination but often miss lower, still-dangerous levels. Officials say certified lab testing is the reliable way to confirm lead.

Airbnb has tapped Rev. Al Sharpton and other Black leaders to press City Hall to ease NYC’s short‑term rental rules, escalating a fight over housing and income. The move deepens a City Council and court dispute over who should benefit from home‑sharing.

Fishs Eddy will open a Chelsea Market shop tomorrow, expanding from its Union Square flagship and recent DUMBO cafe.

Sony Music Publishing is reportedly buying Blackstone's Recognition Music catalog — more than 45,000 songs — in a near-$4B deal through its GIC joint venture.

A coalition of motorcoach companies, including Hampton Jitney, is suing New York City over its pay‑for‑complaint idling program, calling the reward system unfair to private carriers.

The NFL revealed the Giants will open the John Harbaugh era at home vs. the Cowboys on Sept. 13 in Sunday Night Football. The full schedule drops May 14.

Jury selection is underway as the driver accused of plowing into a Deer Park nail salon that killed four prepares to face a jury. Prosecutors point to surveillance video and a .17 BAC.

Japan’s Sushiro will open a three-floor conveyor-belt restaurant at 667 Eighth Avenue this fall, bringing kiosk ordering and budget-friendly plates to Times Square.

Trump renewed a provocative pitch for Venezuela to become the 51st U.S. state, tying the idea to baseball glory and claims about massive oil reserves.

CB6 praised DOT's Flatbush Avenue bus plan but pressed officials over B63 reroutes, narrow side streets and parking enforcement. The debate will continue at the board's next meeting.

Northwell and the 32BJ Health Fund signed a direct-care pact covering 170,000 members that aims to cut hospital spending by roughly 20 percent and slash copays.

Durst is repositioning its 26‑story tower at 114 West 47th and will market up to 525,000 sq ft as Bank of America pares back. The refresh adds new lobbies, terraces and upgraded amenities aimed at top Midtown rents.