Gov. Hochul signed a chapter amendment on April 10 that delays the repeal of the 100‑foot rule and gives regulators a window to craft implementing rules. The move shifts when hookup costs move to new applicants.

John Lithgow’s Olivier‑winning turn in Giant has brought Roald Dahl’s long‑running controversy back to the Music Box stage, forcing audiences to weigh art against ugly public statements.

ALEC’s 2026 rankings keep Utah at No. 1 for economic outlook — 19 years running — a point cheered by state leaders and questioned by analysts. The report focuses on tax and regulatory policy, but critics say it’s an incomplete measure of everyday economic health.

Federal prosecutors say SantaCon organizer Stefan Pildes diverted more than half of about $2.7M raised for the event into a private slush fund; he was arrested in Manhattan and indicted.

Controversial streamer Sneako was struck and dragged to the pavement while live‑streaming in Manhattan on Tuesday; video circulated online and police opened an investigation.

Applications for the Cooling Assistance benefit opened April 15, offering up to $800 for a new AC or $1,000 for wall‑sleeve repairs to eligible NYC households. The program covers purchase, installation and minor repairs.

A new City Council bill would create a SNAP anti‑fraud officer to map EBT theft hotspots and coordinate outreach. The proposal follows millions recovered in stolen benefits.

Commissioner Tisch and Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez will speak at 11 a.m.; the NYPD’s initial post offered few details about the agenda.

Hudson Valley SPCA rescued 24 small‑breed dogs from a condemned Deerpark house found with no water; the shelter says another linked property in Wayne, N.J. produced 55 more. The organization is seeking urgent donations to cover medical care.

The SEC approved FINRA's overhaul of the pattern day‑trader rule, scrapping the $25,000 minimum in favor of intraday margin standards and lifting a major barrier for small accounts.

Cleo, from the team behind Margot and Montague Diner, opens in the West Village on April 17 with 24‑hour marinated rotisserie chicken, small plates and cocktails.

Two Connecticut men were arrested after a high-speed I-684 pursuit ended on I-84; troopers say a third suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

A former Vornado leasing executive went on trial in Manhattan after prosecutors alleged he siphoned more than $9.5M through phony brokerages. Jury selection began this week.