An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were found shot to death in Jackson Heights after a 911 call; investigators are seeking witnesses and video.

DOB says it approved plans for a 90‑story underground “earthscraper” to protect skyline views while adding housing.

Excavators have started digging at 280 Bergen Street as crews begin foundations for a multi‑building residential project that will add hundreds of homes to Boerum Hill. The work follows a 2022 rezoning and a $166M construction loan that financed the package.

DOT’s Commercial Street rebuild will add a raised two‑way bike lane, but locals say the nine‑foot path and broad driving lanes still give too much space to cars. The plan’s 2028–2030 timeline and narrow cross‑section have opponents asking for bolder, faster changes.

Aron Stark has filed plans for a roughly 29‑unit building near Union Square, a move that renews scrutiny of his record with tenants and city enforcers.

A 36-year-old man was killed near the north edge of Central Park late Wednesday. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Stylus, a members‑only acoustic salon at 48 Clinton Street, will open in 2026 with a double‑height listening room, 40Hz wellness sessions and a chef‑led menu.

A new iSelect index finds New Jersey and New York among the priciest U.S. states to give birth, with average delivery bills above $31K and concerning maternal‑mortality data. Policy fixes are moving but costs remain high.

Authorities say a Bronx man allegedly hurled Molotov-style bottles at a car and near a home on Belmont Drive in South Toms River; he was arrested in Tennessee and is awaiting extradition.

Mayor Mamdani unveiled a $108M plan to upgrade 6,700+ storm drains and catch basins across the city to reduce localized street flooding. The post promises "dry streets" and even "dry socks."

A state report found prosecutors could not disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that officers' deadly force in a May 2025 Brownsville shooting was justified; no criminal charges will be filed.

Photos and message logs published by tabloids appear to show Bryon Noem cross‑dressing and chatting with adult performers; Kristi Noem says the family is "devastated" and security experts warn of potential exposure.

A 37-year-old rider was assaulted and had his headphones taken at Grand Avenue Newtown station. NYPD Crime Stoppers released images and is asking for tips.