A Brooklyn parking attendant was arrested April 8 after authorities say he stalked Grammy-winner H.E.R. for years, allegedly leaving gifts and sending unwanted messages. He’s been charged with stalking and aggravated harassment; arraignment is pending.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced Eduardo Diaz received 15 years in state prison for shooting his former boss on the Upper West Side.

Federal natality figures show another drop in U.S. fertility, pushing the rate to record lows and forcing cities to weigh impacts on schools, housing and the workforce.

Mariah Carey listed her 12,728-square-foot Tribeca triplex for $27 million as public records show roughly $18.6 million in loans tied to the property.

A 20-year-old woman was assaulted in a White Plains mall stairwell on April 7; police arrested a suspect at the scene. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage.

A man wanted in a 2020 Passaic nightclub stabbing was arrested in the Bronx and returned to Passaic County on murder and weapons charges. Authorities say the arrest ends a six‑year nationwide search.

Melissa Chiu is leaving the Hirshhorn to lead the Guggenheim in New York, a high-profile move that continues a wave of museum leadership changes.

Scaffolding is rising at 205 Montague as crews prep to demolish the office building ahead of a 47‑story, 672‑foot tower that would reshape Brooklyn Heights.

Sixth Avenue will be closed this Saturday as the Tartan Day Parade marches uptown with a celebrity grand marshal and thousands of performers. Expect lane closures and heavy crowds in Midtown.

A LendingTree analysis finds the 18‑year cost to raise a child now averages $303,418; New Jersey, New York and Connecticut rank among the most expensive states. Child care and housing drive most of the increase.

February PCE inflation ticked up even as consumer spending stayed solid, a mix that could delay Fed rate cuts. Policymakers are watching energy and services prices closely.

Ayco Farms pulled thousands of cantaloupes after the FDA flagged a possible Salmonella contamination. The recall lists specific lot codes and covers multiple states including New York.

A Sunnyside building at 50-25 Barnett Ave opened a Housing Connect lottery with studios from $545 and larger units up to $925. Applications are live now.