City Council marked a long‑sought package expanding vendor licenses, creating a vendor assistance office and moving many vending offenses out of the criminal system.

A broken water‑heater vent allegedly filled a Valley Stream home with carbon monoxide, sending seven people to the hospital and leaving two women critically ill.

DOJ documents show West Palm physician Bruce Moskowitz treated Jeffrey Epstein, arranged care for women in his circle and advised on Trump‑era VA policy.

A Florida drone startup backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump is merging with Aureus Greenway to list on Nasdaq as the Pentagon scales drone purchases.

The New York Fed's February consumer survey shows one‑year inflation expectations near 3%, but the survey closed before a recent oil‑price shock tied to the Iran conflict.

A proposed class action says Kalshi refused $54M in payouts after invoking a "death carveout" in a Khamenei market; Kalshi says it reimbursed fees and losses.

Two riders were shoved onto the tracks at Lexington Avenue–63 Street. NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking witnesses to call with tips.

A seven‑building Brooklyn portfolio tied to Zalmen Wagschal was moved to special servicing after falling behind on a securitized $22.5M loan.

Uber is rolling out a Women Drivers option across the U.S. as it faces thousands of sexual‑assault lawsuits and a recent $8.5M verdict.

New York’s aging office has placed tabletop AI companions called ElliQ in hundreds of homes. Early state data show heavy daily use and big drops in self‑reported loneliness.

The driver of the I‑90 tour bus that flipped near Pembroke in August 2025 has been charged with multiple homicide counts; he pleaded not guilty and is due in court March 9.

A nine‑story mixed‑use building at 644–650 Southern Boulevard will bring a 54‑room inpatient rehab and street‑level retail to Longwood, with construction set to finish in summer 2026.

Two drivers fled after a man was fatally struck near Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Avenue early Saturday. Police are canvassing for video and witnesses.