The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit on March 23, 2026, ruling that a Vermont sergeant is entitled to qualified immunity after a 2015 sit‑in arrest. The unsigned opinion tightens the "clearly established" test and drew a forceful dissent from Justice Sotomayor.

Luna Park reopens March 28 with a two‑day kickoff and the Cyclone’s egg‑cream christening. Admission is free and rides begin at $4.

Abbott has closed its roughly $21B purchase of Exact Sciences, paying $105 a share and folding Cologuard and other cancer‑testing assets into its diagnostics arm while keeping Exact’s Madison operations intact.

A New York man was sentenced to 12–15 years after pleading guilty in the wrong‑way, Christmas‑night crash on the Veterans Memorial Bridge that killed three relatives.

See No Evil Pizza is opening a street‑level slice shop at 11 Waverly Place, bringing 20‑inch thin‑crust pies and a short beer‑and‑wine list to Greenwich Village.

A Taco Bell and Dunkin' franchisee agreed to pay more than $1.5M after New York City alleged repeated violations of its scheduling law, including denied shifts and unpaid "clopening" premiums.

A 27‑year‑old was indicted after prosecutors say he raped a 5‑year‑old while babysitting. Police transferred the suspect to ICE custody after a desk‑appearance ticket while DNA evidence was gathered.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York’s law shifting many town and county races to even‑numbered years, leaving the change in place for 2026.

TotalEnergies and the Department of the Interior signed a CERAWeek deal shifting roughly $920M from East Coast offshore wind into Texas LNG and Gulf oil projects.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a trimmed 24‑story tower above Fort Greene’s Hanson Place church after months of hearings and a redesign. The vote clears a major procedural hurdle but leaves neighbors divided.

The Roost Outpost at 55 1st St. closed after owners couldn't renew the lease; they say they're exploring new locations and will sell beans online.

After a March 18 blaze left Timbuktu Islamic Center unusable, a developer paused work at One45 and opened a tent so hundreds could pray on Eid.

Martha's Vineyard favorite Fat Ronnie's has opened at 303 Sixth Avenue, bringing thick, butcher‑style Angus burgers and 30+ toppings to the West Village.