Assemblymember William Colton introduced A9290 to require teacher‑accessible silent alarms in every New York classroom, a step beyond the state’s Alyssa’s Law. The bill is pending in committee.

The Rolling Stones announced Foreign Tongues and released "In The Stars" during a Brooklyn launch event. The 14-track album arrives July 10 with guest appearances and a Charlie Watts contribution.

Lenders have filed foreclosure suits against four East Village rental buildings, including 441 E. 12th St., raising questions about tenant protections and management. Residents and advocates say the court process could take months.

Brooklyn logged a record week: 37 luxury contracts totaling about $156 million. Townhouses and a Cobble Hill condo project powered the spike.

Dallas‑born Kitchen + Kocktails is bringing its signature Southern plates, oversized brunches and 'kocktails' to Times Square this summer. The deal covers roughly 20,000 sq ft at 147–149 W. 46th St.

The Bronx School of Hip‑Hop — a new public high school focused on hip‑hop culture — will open this September as one of five new city schools adding arts and special‑education seats.

Senior U.S. officials warned China it may face tighter visa rules and entry bans if Beijing doesn't speed up repatriations; the warning arrives ahead of Trump's May summit.

James Murdoch is reportedly in late-stage talks to buy New York Magazine and Vox Media’s podcast network, a potential reshape of two high-profile media properties.

Sabalenka warned a boycott may be needed unless Grand Slams increase players' revenue shares, escalating a row ahead of Roland‑Garros.

An unvaccinated child under 5 tested positive for measles in Nassau County — the county's first case since 2024. Contact tracing is underway and public-health teams are urging vaccination.

AccuWeather and federal forecasters warn the Northeast could run warmer this summer, bringing more 90°F days and a higher derecho risk for New York and Philadelphia.

Five major publishers and Scott Turow sued Meta in Manhattan, alleging millions of copyrighted books and articles were used to train Llama. The filing could reshape licensing and liability for AI training data.

Antidote opened during COVID and turned bold Sichuan flavors and shareable plates into a Williamsburg staple. The team has since opened a smaller Manhattan outpost and leans into catering and private events.