A Trump administration‑backed ceremonial groundbreaking is planned in Brooklyn for the NESE gas pipeline, reviving a long‑fought dispute over permits, reliability and coastal impacts.

The Minnesota Lynx used the No. 2 pick on TCU guard Olivia Miles, a Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year known for triple‑double performances. Her playmaking will be a new piece for Minnesota.

NYCxDESIGN runs May 14–20 with 200+ events across the five boroughs, from SHINE at The Seaport to ICFF trade days at the Javits Center and a new AI summit at Cornell Tech.

County lawmakers are weighing a ban on hourly hotel bookings plus quarterly training and reporting requirements aimed at curbing sex trafficking. The proposal is headed to the full Legislature in about two weeks.

Perkins Coie partners voted Monday to approve a merger with Ashurst, creating Ashurst Perkins Coie — a roughly 3,000‑lawyer global firm with ~$2.8B in revenue.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an inquiry into whether Lululemon apparel contains PFAS, and the company's stock slid in response.

Heartflow sued Cleerly in federal court, alleging theft of AI-powered heart‑imaging patents and staff. The suit could reshape competition in noninvasive cardiac diagnostics.

Mayor Mamdani toured Housing Court on April 13 and said he saw families on the brink of eviction, pledging to work with judges to address delays and unsafe conditions.

City Council committees will examine how jailed New Yorkers register and vote at Rikers tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with bills on ballot‑curing and jail voter reporting on the agenda.

A Manhattan judge found the Core Club in contempt after the club allegedly flouted a court order at 711 Fifth Avenue, escalating its legal fight with developer Michael Shvo.

A 44‑foot‑wide Chelsea mansion at 345 W. 19th St. lists for $24.5M, pairing roughly 8,000 square feet inside with a private garden and a heated penthouse pool. The wide frontage is downtown rare.

Sovereign Partners is in contract to buy the 40‑story 575 Fifth Avenue in Midtown East for about $380 million, folding the retail condo into the sale.