Nearly 20,000 NYC taxi, livery and rideshare drivers are part of a $140M settlement over license suspensions; payouts top out near $36,000 and a claims portal is open. The court has asked counsel for fresh allocation math after claims surged.

Aspen Hospitality is bringing The Nell New York to 10 Rockefeller Plaza, converting upper‑floor offices into a Relais & Châteaux‑affiliated hotel slated for fall 2027.

Alvin Bragg says a joint probe with the state comptroller uncovered nearly $1M in alleged theft and led to two fraud indictments.

Jermaine Dupri sued Sony in Manhattan federal court, alleging decades of unpaid and underreported royalties tied to So So Def releases and his production work. The complaint seeks at least $18 million.

FDNY warned of heavy emergency activity at Second Avenue and East 108th, advising drivers and riders to expect closures and delays. Officials urged alternate routes while crews work.

Fedora chef Zach Robinson takes over St. Jardim next Monday for a one-night izakaya pop-up serving skewers, oysters and a sake-lees cheesecake.

A federal judge in Manhattan denied Kalshi’s bid to block New York’s enforcement, leaving state regulators free to treat some prediction markets as gambling.

A man accused of setting fire to the Greek Consulate in Manhattan has been detained and appeared in federal court; prosecutors reportedly recommended probation.

A John Jay accounts-payable manager has been indicted for allegedly diverting about $710,000 in student stipends tied to the college’s APPLE Corps program.

Police released photos of a man wanted in the June 27 knifepoint rape of a 21‑year‑old near Washington Square Park; detectives are asking for tips.

Magic Mike Live has moved its New York debut to Jan. 28, 2027, upending an October opening and leaving group bookings and bachelorette plans uncertain.

Women-owned The Granola Bar opens a 2,500‑sq‑ft flagship at 330 Madison and a 1,000‑sq‑ft takeaway at 22 E. 43rd, both slated to open July 9, 2026.

A Chase branch at 1295 Madison Ave sold for $13M — about $4,300 per square foot — marking one of Manhattan’s pricier small retail trades since 2023.