East Harlem just got a rare MTA victory lap. The Park Avenue Viaduct rebuild wrapped early, under budget and without Metro-North chaos.

Two men were shot and three people hospitalized after an early‑morning confrontation on University Avenue; police recovered video and are investigating.

Flood Watch in effect for New York City through Wednesday evening with multiple rounds of heavy rain. Expect flash flooding, gusts and high rip‑current risk.

Nine institutional firms including BlackRock and Coinbase pledged $15M to fund post‑quantum research, tooling and audits as experts warn the timeline to a quantum threat is compressing.

New York has banned most employer credit checks in hiring, pay and promotions as of April 18, 2026. Employers must update screening, vendor contracts and HR training.

Joseph S. Petti, 56, fell from a skid steer on his Park Drive property and died; county authorities have scheduled an autopsy as investigators probe the circumstances.

AstraZeneca says it has retooled pricing for new drug launches in response to the White House's most‑favoured‑nation push. The move could change launch timing and global price dynamics.

A 1-year-old boy was hospitalized after a bite at a Van Nest home; police and health officials are investigating.

An internal Guggenheim complaint set off a federal probe that now touches insurers and private‑credit deals tied to Mark Walter; companies say they’re cooperating.

The stage adaptation of Prince’s Purple Rain will begin previews at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre March 12, 2027, with an opening on April 12 after a Minneapolis run.

A teenage suspect is being sought after two men were slashed outside William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx; both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A Paterson man was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to conspiring to rob a New York Jets player in Morristown. The plea cut potential exposure and included restitution and education conditions.

Neiberhud Coffee has opened at 139 Reade in Tribeca, replacing Jack’s Stir Brew with a date-forward pickup window and a short coffee menu.