A new 40‑page affidavit filed in Connecticut federal court expands Janel Grant's allegations that Vince McMahon sexually abused and trafficked her and names Brock Lesnar.

Choice Brooklyn, a family‑run Clinton Hill cafe, opened a second outpost at 2040 Broadway last week, bringing house‑baked pastries and sandwiches to the Upper West Side.

Cardi B will judge jingles promoting New York City's new 2-K universal child-care program. Entries are due April 17 and full rules are on the city's contest page.

The NYS Black Legislative Task Force secured $30M to back Black‑led nonprofits across New York; fiscal conduits and RFP details are now available.

The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival returns to Fifth Avenue this Sunday with handmade hats and a participant-led promenade centered near St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

A Council bill would let members appoint up to half of each community board, shifting appointment power from borough presidents to council members.

Will Hock and Lukas Canan are opening Recente at 182 Second Ave, replacing Cacio e Pepe with a refined Italian menu and a 49‑seat dining room.

A North Country entrepreneur says the state promised faster reviews to mentor‑program applicants — and that promise never came. He and other participants have sued the Office of Cannabis Management.

A city-backed 3D mapping platform will layer utilities and soils so planners and crews can spot conflicts before they dig — potentially cutting construction delays.

Fresh polls show Chuck Schumer's New York approval slipping into the high 30s, raising new questions about his 2028 reelection and potential primary pressure.

A Manhattan federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's federal sexual‑harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, while retaliation and a contract rider remain for trial.

Dense fog limits visibility across NYC Friday morning; highs rebound into the 60s with rain expected Sunday. Boaters should expect delays.

State officials say refunds are being processed and billions have been paid, but some filers still face review-related delays and should watch for AI scams.