NYC‑based Runway hit No. 45 on CNBC's Disruptor 50 after a $315M Series E and major product and compute moves that pushed its valuation toward $5.3B.

A three-story Nolita storefront at 236 Bowery sold for nearly $45M, highlighting persistent investor demand for downtown retail assets.

A towering middle-finger sculpture by Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido was placed outside City Hall Monday, facing the building and quickly drawing crowds and online attention. The stunt highlights friction around Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s early weeks in office.

A woman fell into an uncovered manhole near 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue and later died; NYPD and Con Edison are investigating while the medical examiner reviews the case.

A carriage overturned along Central Park’s 7th Avenue line Monday; the driver escaped, the horse was found nearby and no other injuries were reported.

Alex Newhook’s overtime goal gave Montreal a 3-2 Game 7 win in Buffalo and sent the Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Dobeš finished with 37 saves in a classic finish.

A city survey and state research show a large gap between elder‑abuse victims and the cases that reach authorities; local elder‑justice teams are stepping in to find and help those who stay silent.

Gunfire shattered a Bronx mom's car windows Saturday; two children were treated for minor cuts. Police are investigating the incident in Soundview.

State awards about $20M to Greater Morris Park for 10 projects including playground fixes, a preschool conversion, library upgrades and small‑business grants.

Demolition crews have nearly finished clearing a Grand Street building that burned in early May, leaving displaced residents and an uncertain lot.

Eleven Brooklyn restaurants were ordered closed this spring after inspectors found pest infestations, sewage issues and other health-code failures. See which neighborhood spots were affected and what to know.

A Cessna training plane overturned after takeoff at Westchester County Airport on May 18, leaving two with minor injuries as federal investigators open a probe.

Heat Advisory in effect 11 a.m. May 19–8 p.m. May 20 with highs near 90°F and an ozone Air Quality Advisory. Call 311 for cooling centers.