Long-Suffering Chambers Street J/Z Stop in Line for $100 Million Makeover
The MTA has advertised a design‑build contract to overhaul Chambers Street’s J/Z platforms in Lower Manhattan, a nine‑figure job that would replace stairs, fix leaks and refresh historic finishes.
Axed NYPD Cop Crash-Lands at Defense Table in Chinatown 'Police Station' Showdown
A cleared ex‑NYPD officer is now part of the defense team in the trial over an alleged secret Chinese "police station" in Manhattan's Chinatown. Opening statements began Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court.
Hudson Commuters Soaked as NY Waterway Slaps Fuel Surcharge on Fares
NY Waterway will add a temporary fuel surcharge averaging about 5.5% starting May 11, citing sharply higher fuel costs; the move will raise some one‑way fares by roughly a dollar.
Top Feds Ghost NYC Bar Crime Summit, Leave Lawyers Buzzing
Several top federal prosecutors and enforcement chiefs canceled appearances at the New York City Bar’s white‑collar conference, exposing a widening rift with the organized bar. Organizers scrambled to fill panels amid questions about Washington’s new posture toward legal groups.












