Trump is weighing an extension of a 60‑day Jones Act waiver that opened U.S. ports to foreign tankers; unions warn of job risks while analysts say pump‑price gains may be tiny.

Cayuga Centers told staff at its East Harlem site that roughly 87% of employees face layoffs, a move advocates say could disrupt care for migrant children. The nonprofit has cut roles before amid funding shortfalls.

A Midtown hotel at 342 West 40th has been listed for sale after a foreclosure transfer recorded a nominal $100, public records and reporting show.

An off‑duty Manhattan DA analyst was arrested Wednesday after police say he groped a woman at the Junction Boulevard subway station in Queens.

A former CFA Institute marketing executive pleaded guilty to siphoning nearly $6 million from two employers; prosecutors say sentencing is set for June.

Morgenstern's has quietly returned to the Lower East Side, scooping classic and surprising flavors at 2 Rivington Street.

Anotheroom is set to reopen at 431 Washington St with a drinks‑first menu, a 70‑person capacity and earlier closing times set by Community Board 1.

Malai opens a West Village shop on May 9 with $3 scoops, free insulated bags for early buyers, and a rotating saffron-pistachio soft-serve program.

A New York WARN filing shows Coca‑Cola will cut 41 jobs at its Whitestone, Queens office, with separations scheduled for May 31, 2026. The move follows a broader corporate reshuffle.

Permit documents show a new Argentine‑Italian concept is planned for 57 7th Ave S in the West Village with a small dining room, sidewalk seats and beer‑and‑wine service.

Scattered temporary closures and lease reviews have left some people unsure whether their local Social Security office is open; here’s how to check and who to call.

Video shows Councilmember Chi Ossé being arrested outside a disputed Bed‑Stuy brownstone as supporters try to block an eviction tied to alleged deed theft.

A DOI probe found seized alcohol and gaps in evidence tracking; despite reforms, some sheriff’s office employees tied to the case remain on the job and up for promotion.