The U.S. Drought Monitor now lists parts of NYC as moderately dry; low early‑season rainfall may shrink the city’s cherry blossom window this spring.

Bellevue brought a 4MW cogeneration system online to cut emissions and shore up backup power. The move comes as hospitals press Albany for clarity on climate rules that affect emergency power.

Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa went No. 10 overall to the New York Giants after a 42‑game, All‑America run with the Hurricanes.

Mostly cloudy Friday, April 24, 2026, with a high near 61°F. Rain likely Saturday with pockets up to an inch in spots.

A pre-dawn fire at a Bath Beach impound lot gutted up to two dozen vehicles; there were no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

A New York Times podcast episode on "microlooting" and comments about the Mangione case has sparked national backlash and a debate over whether analysis crossed into endorsement.

Kenya Tilford was sentenced to life without parole after a jury found she tortured and killed her partner; prosecutors called it Westchester’s first use of the torture‑murder statute.

Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.

A waterfront parcel at 206 Kent Ave tied to plans for a Williamsburg Trader Joe’s sold on April 23, 2026, ending years of ownership churn and raising questions about Kent Avenue retail.

Storefront occupancy in Union Square climbed to 91% — the highest since the pandemic — as city and BID plans for a 14th Street and park makeover accelerate.

Nasdaq will roll out data and market tools to support a move to a 23‑hour U.S. trading day, targeting Dec. 6, 2026 as a go‑live while regulators and plumbing align.

ServiceNow and IBM rocked markets on Thursday, triggering a broad selloff in software names as investors fretted over AI’s impact on subscription businesses.

A statue in Queens was spray‑painted with anti‑religious messages on March 21. Police are offering up to $3,500 for tips.