Howden Snaps Up Sky-High Times Square Floor At One Five One
Howden signed a 10-year lease for the full 53rd floor at Durst’s One Five One in Times Square, taking roughly 31,519 square feet. The move highlights demand for upgraded Midtown office product.
Far Rockaway Seniors Score New Digs As Grace's Place Opens
Queens officials cut the ribbon on Grace's Place, a new senior affordable building in Far Rockaway that brings dozens of subsidized studios and a supportive component. The project aims to keep older residents near transit and services.
Brooklyn Feds Put Lafayette In Hot Seat Over PPP Cash Grab
The Eastern District of New York says Lafayette improperly received Paycheck Protection Program funds and is under federal investigation, prosecutors say. Investigators declined to say whether charges have been filed.
Mamdani Finally Lays Out Opioid Cash Game Plan for New York City
Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a May 7 press conference to announce plans for opioid settlement funds as the city continues directing settlement money to overdose prevention and treatment.
NYC Renters Hijack Peak Power With Plug-In AC Batteries
A Con Edison‑backed pilot will put plug‑in battery “power banks” in NYC apartments so window ACs run off stored power during peak hours. Renters can earn small payments while easing grid strain.












