Long-Suffering Chambers Street J/Z Stop in Line for $100 Million Makeover
The MTA has advertised a design‑build contract to overhaul Chambers Street’s J/Z platforms in Lower Manhattan, a nine‑figure job that would replace stairs, fix leaks and refresh historic finishes.
U.S. Church Attendance Rises For First Time In Decades
A national Hartford Institute study found median U.S. worship attendance rose to 70 in 2025, the first uptick in decades. Researchers call the change uneven and cautious optimism.
Ex-Miss Switzerland Finalist’s Brutal Slaying Stuns Basel As Husband Stands Trial
Swiss prosecutors have charged a man in the killing of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic; court filings and reporting detail alleged dismemberment and attempts to destroy remains.
Axed NYPD Cop Crash-Lands at Defense Table in Chinatown 'Police Station' Showdown
A cleared ex‑NYPD officer is now part of the defense team in the trial over an alleged secret Chinese "police station" in Manhattan's Chinatown. Opening statements began Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court.












