Vacancies and concessions are rising across Brooklyn's office market. Landlords are turning to refinancing, prebuilt suites and flex operators to keep space occupied.

Romy, a 50‑seat neighborhood steakhouse from Cobi Levy, is slated for the former Little Prince at 199 Prince St. The concept will focus on raw bar, premium steaks and late‑night service.

Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn jury convicted defendants accused of using violence and stealing from government programs. Sentencing will be set in federal court.

Trinity Rep has named Meredith McDonough its new artistic director; she'll arrive in August with a national reputation for new‑play development as the theater readies a $35M renovation.

A motorized‑bike rider is in critical condition after a Thursday night hit‑and‑run at East 211th Street and Boston Road in Williamsbridge.

Blueroot Health recalled two lots of Vital Nutrients Aller-C after internal testing found undeclared egg, hazelnut and soy. Online orders nationwide, including NY and NJ, may be affected.

The New York Dance Parade returns May 16 for its 20th anniversary, filling Manhattan with 10,000+ dancers, 100+ styles and a multi‑stage DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park.

New York State mailed 144 buyout notices to Mastic Beach homeowners under the Blue Buffers program; applications are due April 30, 2026. The offers would convert flood-prone lots to protected open space.

Witnick sold a 43-unit Williamsburg building at 525 Union Ave to Ben-Josef Group Holdings for $38M — a quick flip against Witnick’s 2023 purchase.

Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ credited with pioneering hip-hop's electro sound, has died at 67. His influential records and the Universal Zulu Nation shaped early hip-hop even as abuse allegations clouded his later years.

A federal jury convicted three Crips members of racketeering, multiple murders and pandemic-era fraud after an 11‑week trial. The convictions stem from violence across Long Island and Brooklyn.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is calling to liquidate New York's climate investment account and return about $2.4 billion to ratepayers amid concerns over rising utility costs.

Rent‑Guidelines Board research shows operating costs for stabilized buildings rose 5.3% in the last year and about 31% over five years, with fuel and insurance driving the jump.