Bass Pro Lures Hicksville Megastore Deal With Tax Break Bait
Bass Pro Shops is seeking a 20-year PILOT and tax exemptions to build a 130,000‑sq‑ft Outdoor World at a former Sears site in Hicksville. The Nassau IDA has given preliminary approval to review the proposal.
Queens Hospital Dustup: Rookie FDNY Firefighter Busted For Allegedly Socking NYPD Cop
An on‑duty FDNY firefighter was arrested after allegedly punching an NYPD officer at Queens Hospital Center. He faces a second‑degree assault charge and a department suspension.
SoHo Reporter’s MetLife Bike Test Shows How Treacherous That World Cup Ride Is
A Gothamist reporter's three‑hour bike to MetLife exposed narrow shoulders, highway speeds and roadside debris that make cycling hazardous. Officials are urging fans to use official transit instead of walking or biking.
NoHo Planned Parenthood Out, Pricey Condos In at 26 Bleecker
26 Bleecker Street, the former Planned Parenthood Manhattan clinic in NoHo, was sold last year and is now slated for luxury condo and retail conversion as public filings surface. Landmarks notices and a developer rendering signal the project is moving toward permitting.












