Neighbors from Maine to Ohio are forcing pauses on AI data centers amid worries over power, water and rising utility bills. Local fights have reached statehouses.

A 58-year-old man was stabbed during an attempted robbery near Webster Avenue and East 167th; police say he is expected to recover and are seeking witnesses.

Alvin Bragg, the NYPD and the ATF will hold a noon briefing to announce a takedown of a gun‑trafficking operation in Manhattan.

Clive Davis, the influential record executive behind Arista and many hit careers, died at 94 at his Manhattan home, his family said. He had been treated for respiratory problems in recent weeks.

Mayor Mamdani unveiled cooling‑center expansions, worker outreach and stepped‑up inspections as the city prepares for an early heat surge. The package targets outdoor and low‑wage workers.

SpaceX has agreed to provide Reflection AI with GB300-class compute at its Colossus campus near Memphis in a deal that could reach $6.3 billion.

Fourteen Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park residents sued to block a 200‑bed HELP USA shelter at 225 25th St, arguing the city skipped required Fair Share and environmental reviews as shelter demand rises.

Rep. Jamie Raskin has asked Harvard and Bard to turn over communications, gifts and internal reviews as part of a wider congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to academia.

Plymouth Cafe on Henry Street closed last Monday after 42 years. Owners say one is retiring and a new tenant — possibly a salad bar — will replace the longtime counter.

CRH said it will acquire Arcosa for $8.5 billion, combining CRH’s scale with Arcosa’s U.S. aggregates and engineered‑structures footprint. The deal is subject to customary approvals.

Two Bronx residents were indicted after prosecutors say they used stolen identities to claim more than $500,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits and funneled the money through Cash App accounts.

A fire at the Cold Spring Mobile Home Park on Route 9 displaced several people and prompted a multi-department response; the Red Cross assisted residents on scene.

Bank of America now forecasts three 25‑bp Fed hikes in 2026 as job growth stays firm. Markets and mortgage borrowers could feel the squeeze if the call proves prescient.