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A New York WARN filing shows Coca‑Cola will cut 41 jobs at its Whitestone, Queens office, with separations scheduled for May 31, 2026. The move follows a broader corporate reshuffle.
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Permit documents show a new Argentine‑Italian concept is planned for 57 7th Ave S in the West Village with a small dining room, sidewalk seats and beer‑and‑wine service.
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Scattered temporary closures and lease reviews have left some people unsure whether their local Social Security office is open; here’s how to check and who to call.
Video shows Councilmember Chi Ossé being arrested outside a disputed Bed‑Stuy brownstone as supporters try to block an eviction tied to alleged deed theft.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A DOI probe found seized alcohol and gaps in evidence tracking; despite reforms, some sheriff’s office employees tied to the case remain on the job and up for promotion.
Gyro City expands to Astoria on April 25 with a first-100 free gyro giveaway. Expect mini pitas, whole-wheat and corn options plus build-your-own bowls.
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A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Aurora Contractors will build Suffolk County’s first Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook, a roughly 60,000-sf facility with 30 private family suites. Construction is set to begin in fall 2026.
Five Bronx residents were arrested in Monroe Township after an undercover sting that used a decoy online ad. Authorities say the suspects face burglary and related charges.
A man in his 50s was killed after being struck by a northbound 2 train near the Franklin Ave–Medgar Evers College station in Crown Heights, police say.
A late-night two-vehicle crash on Elizabeth Avenue killed one driver; police say the scene remains under investigation. The victim's identity has not been released.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named DOT deputy Paul Ochoa to run DDC with a mandate to speed up street rebuilds. Ochoa plans to move pilots into permanent, design‑built projects.
A 72-year-old woman was killed and another person injured after a car struck a bench near the Co-op City complex; police say the driver lost control and the investigation is ongoing.
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