A former Brooklyn Heights co-op president was arraigned after prosecutors say she siphoned roughly $708,216 from 130 Hicks Street's operating funds.

Brooklyn Defender Services is moving into roughly 212,000 square feet at Tishman Speyer’s The Wheeler in Downtown Brooklyn, consolidating multiple offices into one headquarters. The deal marks another major tenant win for the Macy’s‑conversion project.

Job openings jumped to about 7.6 million in April even as hires cooled, a mixed labor‑market signal that could keep the Fed on hold. Markets will watch payrolls and inflation for clarity.

The Brooklyn Museum announced a $48M city‑backed overhaul to add solar, swap steam for hot water and tighten gallery climate control to cut thousands of tonnes of CO2.

The Met is making membership complimentary for New York State EBT/SNAP cardholders, letting eligible families register in person for member admission and perks. The move expands low-cost cultural access as SNAP rules change.

The New York Senate voted to pause sales of AI-powered chatbot toys for five years while state agencies study safety, privacy and developmental risks to children.

A retrial left Christopher Baldner convicted in the 2020 crash that killed 11‑year‑old Monica Goods; sentencing is set for June 2 in Ulster County Court.

Donna Karan’s Urban Zen sued the owner of a vacant lot next door, alleging the parcel became a dumping ground that sparked a rat infestation and damaged the boutique’s business.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he will restart work to convert 34th Street into a busway, promising faster, safer service for roughly 28,000 daily riders even after federal scrutiny. The city plans outreach in June and construction this summer with an eye to finish by fall.

Two motorcyclists died in separate overnight Harley crashes in Manhattan and Staten Island hours apart, prompting NYPD probes and renewed rider safety concerns.

Security footage shows a sidewalk collapse in Rio’s Maracanã that sent a woman into a manhole; she was rescued and released as authorities probe suspected cable theft.

Belmont Park will reopen Sept. 18, 2026 after a $455M rebuild that adds a one‑mile Tapeta track, expanded infield green space and premium hospitality. Aqueduct stages a farewell June 27–28 as downstate racing consolidates.

USTR’s Section 301 probe resulted in a proposed 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports, citing IP, deforestation and ethanol market barriers. Public comments are open through July 1 with a hearing July 6.