Gun Lobby Asks High Court To Muzzle New York's Nuisance Law
Industry groups asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling that lets New York sue gun makers under a public‑nuisance law. The fight could reshape PLCAA protections nationwide.
Rikers Shakeup, Deml and Richards Tag-Team City’s Most Notorious Jail
A court-appointed remediation manager and a new DOC commissioner begin work at Rikers, prompting cautious optimism as the city confronts overcrowding and chronic staffing shortfalls.
Fed Chief Williams Hits Staten Island, Says Rates Ready For Rough Seas
New York Fed President John Williams visited Staten Island and told local leaders the Fed is "well positioned" to handle energy-driven shocks while warning of inflation risks.
Upper East Side Luxury Birth Hospital Hit With Bite-Filled Backlash
Patients and birth workers say NewYork‑Presbyterian’s Alexandra Cohen unit has faced reports of cleanliness, staffing and maintenance problems that clash with its luxury image. The allegations have spread online and raised fresh questions about care at the Upper East Side facility.
Former City Buildings Honcho Busted In Alleged $75K Fast-Track Scheme
Manhattan prosecutors say a former DOB supervisor accepted cash and travel perks to fast‑track approvals on more than 300 construction projects, prosecutors allege. Three industry figures were charged alongside him.
Brooklyn Shell Company Racket Tied To Ammo Flow Into Russia’s War, Feds Say
Federal prosecutors say Sergei Zharnovnikov used shell companies to route U.S. ammunition through Kyrgyzstan before it was reexported to Russia; he pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
New York’s Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown
From Manhattan’s Pier 94 to giant new campuses in Queens and Brooklyn, New York is adding soundstages as tax credits and demand pull productions back to the city. Developers and studios are racing to lease stage space and hire crews.
Doll Walk Marches Through Midtown Ahead of Trans Day of Visibility
Dozens marched through Midtown on March 29 for the Doll Walk, blending celebration with protest against federal policies limiting trans recognition. The event ended at Columbus Circle.












