Letitia James says renters will be reimbursed after a property manager allegedly changed locks to force evictions. The AG says restitution is coming.

A hush‑hush townhouse sale on East 55th surfaced near Extell’s big Midtown buys, raising questions about whether it’s part of a larger assemblage. Public filings remain thin.

Mayor Mamdani is directing $43 million to expand the city’s Bureau of Coastal Resilience, hiring engineers and crews to operate flood gates and shore protections. The initial FY27 funding aims to turn planning work into maintained defenses.

Jon Bon Jovi halted his July 23 Madison Square Garden performance early, citing health issues and asking fans to hold onto tickets for a rescheduled date.

UK fandom retailer House of Spells will open a 20,000‑sq‑ft Times Square flagship on July 29, promising immersive sets, late hours and rare collectibles.

Steve Woehrle, chief of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of duty while responding to an alarm on July 20. County records show he became Piseco’s chief in 2024 after years with Westchester fire units.

M&T Realty Capital provided a $141.4M bridge loan to refinance Anagram Turtle Bay at 300 E. 50th St. The three‑year loan gives sponsors runway to finish lease‑up.

A judge has barred a Florida resident from controlling a Williamsburg HDFC co‑op after prosecutors say she forged documents and diverted more than $442,000 in rent.

Jury selection opened in the Bronx for Officer Omar Habib, charged with strangulation and accused of using an unlawful chokehold during a 2023 arrest. The case tests the city’s 2020 ban on restraints.

Two men were shot Thursday night in Chelsea and remain hospitalized in stable condition. The NYPD says the shooting occurred near West 25th Street and detectives are investigating.

Surveillance photos show two people who police say robbed a Brooklyn store at gunpoint on June 20. NYPD Crime Stoppers posted the images and is asking for tips.

A German bank quietly assigned a $50M mortgage on 29 West 34th Street and stepped out of a foreclosure chase, handing the debt to entities tied to an SL Green executive.

Bionpharma has recalled 500 mg Depakote bottles after foreign pills were found in some packages. Check NDC 69452‑435‑30 and talk with your pharmacist before changing treatment.