A two‑building, 60,000‑square‑foot retail addition and a four‑acre park are under construction at Yonkers' Cross County Center, the developer says.

A Pakistani national accused of hiring hit men to kill U.S. leaders, including Donald J. Trump, went on trial in Brooklyn; prosecutors say the scheme used coded clothing terms and a $5,000 down payment.

A federal settlement requires NYC Parks to make the Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible. Design plans are due May 1, 2027 and work must finish within five years.

The Korein family asked a judge to set a $1.9B value for land on West 34th Street, a move that could send Vornado’s ground‑rent bill far higher. Competing appraisals and appeals mean the fight will be decided in court.

A fire at BronxCare’s 1650 Selwyn Ave tower sent flames from the 17th floor Wednesday night; FDNY brought the blaze under control and reported no injuries.

The U.S. Postal Service paid $6.5M for the Bushwick Station at 1369 Broadway, securing a long‑standing neighborhood post office amid a legal dispute and agency losses.

A 28-year-old man was hit in the leg by a stray bullet in Sunset Park early Thursday; police are searching for a suspect who fled west on 48th Street.

A Brooklyn man believed to be the last fugitive in a 2024 Maywood jewelry-store robbery was arrested in New York City after a 22-month investigation.

NYPD Crime Stoppers issued a wanted alert after four women were punched near West 122nd Street and Broadway on Feb. 12. Police are asking for tips and offering a reward.

A 17-year-old was arrested after a loaded handgun was recovered at Bronx Prep Charter School; police say charges are pending.

A Riverhead man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after his 63-year-old mother was found dead in Manorville woods. Suffolk County detectives say the investigation remains active.

The MTA excluded five storm‑hit weekdays from January's bus metrics, producing a 95.1% service delivery rate while riders faced major disruptions.

The IMF warned Feb. 25 that U.S. deficits could run 7–8% of GDP and consolidated debt may reach about 140% by 2031, urging early fiscal consolidation even as 2026 growth holds.