Will Hock and Lukas Canan are opening Recente at 182 Second Ave, replacing Cacio e Pepe with a refined Italian menu and a 49‑seat dining room.

A white substance found at the Queens County Criminal Courthouse sent multiple people to hospitals on April 2; FDNY crews remained on scene while tests were underway.

Federal prosecutors say Trinitarios members pleaded guilty in a Queens murder and a series of violent carjackings tied to a 2022–23 crime spree.

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is closing its Santa Monica office and shifting operations to New York, shrinking the company’s L.A. footprint amid broader industry belt‑tightening. Local job and permit data show the problem runs deeper than a single studio move.

A North Country entrepreneur says the state promised faster reviews to mentor‑program applicants — and that promise never came. He and other participants have sued the Office of Cannabis Management.

A city-backed 3D mapping platform will layer utilities and soils so planners and crews can spot conflicts before they dig — potentially cutting construction delays.

Fresh polls show Chuck Schumer's New York approval slipping into the high 30s, raising new questions about his 2028 reelection and potential primary pressure.

A Manhattan federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's federal sexual‑harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, while retaliation and a contract rider remain for trial.

Delshah paid $76M for 34 Berry Street, a 142‑unit Williamsburg rental, signaling the firm's return to buying in New York. The purchase was brokered by JLL and financed through Ares.

Dense fog limits visibility across NYC Friday morning; highs rebound into the 60s with rain expected Sunday. Boaters should expect delays.

A Queens man survived a stabbing and an alleged throat‑slashing attempt at Gilgo Beach; prosecutors say evidence recovered from the suspect's car raises questions about his intent.

State officials say refunds are being processed and billions have been paid, but some filers still face review-related delays and should watch for AI scams.

Northwell is budgeting roughly $15 million to expand the post‑anesthesia care unit at Glen Cove Hospital, a move aimed at easing OR backups and boosting recovery capacity. The project appears in recent system planning documents.