State senators passed a bill to curb PFAS in consumer goods, including PTFE nonstick cookware; the measure now heads to the Assembly. Industry and public‑health groups are lining up for a fight.

NYC Health + Hospitals expanded its oncology and infusion center at South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island, adding bays, exam rooms and services hospital leaders say could double capacity.

Committee filings show Empower NYC paid more than $1 million to little-known LLCs and vendors — one payee is tied in reporting to indicted ex-aide Tony Herbert.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released a wanted notice after a man exposed himself to a woman at the Shepherd Avenue subway station on Feb. 9. Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for up to $3,500.

Councilmember Simcha Felder is drafting a bill to block snow fines for homeowners until city‑owned sidewalks and crossings are cleared after a major blizzard. The move aims to make enforcement evenhanded.

A 26-year-old man was slashed in the neck early Saturday inside a Corona business; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert and is offering a reward for tips.

New York topped the Northeast in hotel deals in 2025 as regional transaction volume jumped from about $3 billion to $4.4 billion. Industry data show the city outpaced a 10‑year investment average.

A 30-year-old man had his luggage taken during a daylight robbery outside 1217 Stratford Avenue. NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips and offering a reward.

A NYC pilot showed intelligent speed assistance kept fleet drivers within limits and cut hard braking. DCAS has applied for federal grants to outfit roughly 7,500 municipal vehicles.

Initial jobless claims in New York dropped to 14,178 for the week ending Feb. 21, down from 16,767, even as U.S. filings inched up to 212,000.

Light snow moves through mid‑morning March 1 in NYC; minor accumulations and single‑digit wind chills expected tonight.

Union leaders say a man tied to Acting Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes allegedly used a fake account to target a UFT rep, prompting 256 letters and calls to block her permanent appointment. Teachers and local leaders are divided as the chancellor weighs next steps.

A fire at Fane Grocery in Melrose drew a major FDNY response Saturday; officials reported no injuries.