The FDA tapped seven companies — including Eli Lilly and Regeneron — for a PreCheck pilot to speed reviews of new U.S. drug plants. The cohort includes big pharma and specialized CDMOs.

Niobrara Capital signed a 10-year lease at Manhattan’s Baccarat Building and will relocate from 345 Park Ave as Marx’s luxury rebrand continues to attract finance tenants.

River Commons will bring 328 affordable homes and a new Gotham Health clinic to Morrisania, financed at roughly $255.7M with a 2027 target opening.

The NY Attorney General says the owner of Duke Medical allegedly billed Medicaid more than $2.5M for pediatric formula that was never delivered, and a civil asset action was filed.

A Japanese firm paid $24M for 245 Eldridge Street, a six‑story Lower East Side building, after a December purchase for about $16.5M. The deed was recorded June 26.

A 30‑year‑old man was arrested after a 15‑year‑old was found sexually assaulted at a Knights Inn in Bensalem; police say the teen met him after exchanging Instagram messages.

The Supreme Court denied Alan Dershowitz’s bid to revive his $300M defamation suit against CNN on June 29, 2026, leaving lower‑court dismissals intact while Justices Thomas and Gorsuch dissented.

ViV reopened at 717 9th Ave after a five-month redesign, introducing a late-night Khao Tom feast and a cocktail program developed with Bangkok's Mahaniyom.

An audit found nearly 100 Nassau retirees received duplicate Medicare Part B reimbursements, costing taxpayers about $1.6M. Officials say some funds have been recovered and stronger checks are coming.

A 46-year-old man was stabbed once in the stomach in West Farms and taken to a hospital; police say he is expected to recover and are searching for a suspect seen in all black.

Adam Driver listed his combined Brooklyn Heights loft for just under $5M as he closed on three Standish units for about $11.5M, per listings and records. The move shifts him into a larger, celebrity‑studded condo.

Gary Barnett has appealed as a years‑long $15M dispute with former partners grinds on. A judge has frozen about $5.3M tied to Rockland County sales.

A JetBlue pilot reported the aircraft was struck by a drone on approach to JFK at about 3,000 feet and landed safely. FAA and local authorities are investigating amid other recent near‑misses.