Audit Bombshell Says New York Left $670 Million in Medicaid Cash on the Table
A batch of state audits found officials missed nearly $670M in possible Medicaid overpayments, driven largely by unreviewed residency and premium‑payment flags. The findings raise fresh budget and oversight questions for Albany and New York City.
NYC Watchdogs Warn Robotaxis Could Make Streets More Dangerous
A new Hunter College/Open Plans analysis finds robotaxis show fewer injury crashes overall but a higher rate of deaths and serious injuries per mile than NYC for‑hire vehicles. The report urges tougher data rules, fees and limits in dense corridors.
NoMad’s Historic Textile Tower Snags $229M Refi As Luxe Office Makeover Pays Off
The Textile Building at 295 Fifth Avenue landed roughly $229M in refinancing after a full redevelopment, with a Walker & Dunlop‑arranged bridge loan backed by Rialto and Hines.
Sloth Showdown In Margate As City Slams Brakes On Strip Mall Encounter Plan
Margate commissioners and animal advocates blocked a proposed sloth‑encounter storefront by a controversial exhibitor with a troubled record, citing safety and welfare concerns. The denial follows public outrage over dozens of sloths that died at an Orlando attraction.
Brooklyn Man Nabbed In Times Square School Bus Inferno
A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with federal arson after a June 14 bus fire in Times Square. FDNY says the probe involved ATF and NYPD and traced the blaze to an intentionally set fire.
NYC Judge Gives Green Light To Trans Shelter Abuse Lawsuit Against City
A New York judge allowed a trans woman's lawsuit claiming she was forced into men's shelters and assaulted to move forward, testing whether DHS policy is enforced.
City Shells Out $3 Million To Pay New Yorkers For Used Needles
The city budget carves out $3 million to keep a controversial cash‑for‑syringes buyback running; officials say it reduces needle litter while critics call for treatment dollars instead.












