Ramadan Roadshow: Mamdani’s Citywide Faith Tour Sparks Gracie Mansion Iftar Firestorm
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent the week visiting mosques, joining suhoor with workers and hosting iftars — but a Gracie Mansion dinner with activist Mahmoud Khalil ignited national backlash.
Bank Hapoalim Pours $88M Into Midtown East Office-to-Rental Overhaul
BHI provided an $88M recapitalization loan to Quantum Pacific Realty and Metro Loft for 845 Third Ave as owners press ahead with an office‑to‑residential conversion. The move adds fresh institutional debt to a Midtown East conversion pipeline.
Merlin’s Nasdaq Liftoff Ends Boston Tech IPO Dry Spell
Merlin Labs went public this week via a SPAC merger, listing on Nasdaq under MRLN and closing at $9.03. The Boston startup arrives with fresh capital and a $105M defense contract to accelerate hiring and certification.
Rats, Ruin and a Broken Deal: Inwood Tenants Drag Landlord Back to Bankruptcy Court
After a 2025 settlement tenants say went unfulfilled, residents at a Manhattan Pinnacle building have asked a bankruptcy judge to order repairs. The move escalates pressure on the new buyer's repair pledges.
Etan Patz Suspect Jose Ramos Dies at 82 in Bellevue Hospital
Jose Antonio Ramos, long tied to the Etan Patz disappearance, died March 7 in Manhattan, removing a possible lead as prosecutors prepare another trial. The case’s retrial timeline remains unchanged.
City Hall Budget Brain Drain as Menin Aide Defects to Mamdani
Richard Lee has left the City Council to join Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Department of Finance, removing Speaker Julie Menin’s top budget strategist amid tense budget talks. The change raises questions about how revenue assumptions will be handled this spring.












