The City Council approved a law to let sanitation crews place large adhesive warnings on cars that block street sweepers. DSNY says the change targets repeat offenders; drivers and advocates warn of residue and overreach.

Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition secured $45 million from Block after alleging Cash App left users vulnerable to scams and misleading safety claims.

Miami-born Skinny Louie plans an East Village outpost, adding another late‑night smash‑burger option to Manhattan as the chain expands across the city.

Beach Bird expanded from Oyster Bay to Long Beach with a July 4 opening. The menu features brined tenders and a $33 Bird Basket.

After nearly nine years of approvals, Sunrise closed on a 2.84‑acre Oceanside site and plans an 84‑unit assisted living and memory care community.

A 76-year-old Staten Island man was struck and killed while crossing a sidewalk, the NYPD says. Detectives are investigating as city officials note continued street‑safety work.

A pre-dawn house fire on Lockwood Avenue in Bay Shore sent heavy smoke through the neighborhood and left at least one firefighter hurt.

Nearly 20,000 NYC taxi, livery and rideshare drivers are part of a $140M settlement over license suspensions; payouts top out near $36,000 and a claims portal is open. The court has asked counsel for fresh allocation math after claims surged.

FDNY crews closed roads and warned of transit disruptions near East 28th St and Seagirt Blvd in Queens; Notify NYC urged drivers to use alternate routes.

Brian Kendall, exonerated in 2025, has filed a federal suit alleging Brooklyn detectives fabricated identifications, hid exculpatory evidence and pushed a false case that sent him to prison and led to deportation.

HPD has proposed a narrow 421‑a rule change to let some developments swap affordability options and preserve eligibility for the extended 2031 completion window.

Aspen Hospitality is bringing The Nell New York to 10 Rockefeller Plaza, converting upper‑floor offices into a Relais & Châteaux‑affiliated hotel slated for fall 2027.

A child was killed Wednesday on Blauvelt Road in Monsey after being struck by a bus; Ramapo police say they are investigating. Emergency crews responded to the scene.