After more than 20 years on the run, Dr. Ronald L. Fischer was arrested off the New York–New Jersey coast and is now in U.S. custody in Manhattan.

The City Council approved a smaller‑than‑expected reduction to the UBT personal‑income tax credit, phasing benefits by income tiers; the law is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026.

A Manhattan firm has proposed a 106‑unit affordable tower at 1701 Boone Avenue, setting up a rezoning fight around Starlight Park.