Darnell "EJ" Jones was sentenced to 145 months for stealing COVID-era unemployment benefits and funneling the money to the Ninedee gang.

A 9-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg near Livonia Avenue and Bristol Street in Brownsville. Police say he was not the intended target and no arrests have been made.

Surveillance images show a man who police say grabbed a 38-year-old woman on the southbound 50 Street platform on March 19. NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for tips.

Better Home & Finance and Coinbase are piloting a product that lets buyers use bitcoin and USDC to fund down payments on Fannie Mae‑eligible mortgages. The setup keeps crypto intact while routing the mortgage into conventional channels.

A proposed state law would require many outdoor lights to be shut off overnight to protect migrating birds and save energy, while critics warn of safety and business impacts.

The NYPD's 20th Precinct warned Upper West Side residents that thieves are entering homes to steal key fobs and vehicles. The post lists prevention steps and precinct contact info.

Daryl Hagler sold five nursing‑home sites for about $332M as state probes and settlements linger around his operations.

Rudin secured roughly 34,000 SF at One Battery Park Plaza, including a 21‑year lease for the Independent Budget Office and a renewal by Radancy.

New data show long-term renters in pricey metros like New York and Los Angeles face a rare kind of lock‑in: their current units are often the only affordable option left. Experts say stronger tenant protections and more affordable supply are the fix.

Acram Group paid about $21.25M for the Atrium retail condominium at 156-168 Bleecker St. The blockfront includes long‑running tenants such as Le Poisson Rouge and CVS.

John Coppola will open Dumbo Diner at 53 Pearl Street, occupying about 3,000 square feet in a building that once housed a 19th-century paint factory. The all-day spot is slated to open this fall.

The NYPD says it has seized 1,000 guns so far in 2026 as joint takedowns and state proposals focus on ghost guns and trafficking.

East Capital Partners bought six fully leased small‑bay industrial buildings in Mamaroneck for about $35.2M, taking on a 153,430‑sf portfolio and a $28.25M acquisition loan.