A 60-year-old bystander was beaten in Midtown; NYPD Crime Stoppers says five people attacked him and is seeking tips. A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

Mayor Mamdani’s Rental Ripoff Report would force clear labels on AI‑altered rental photos after viral examples and a new study showing edits are common.

Swedish legal‑AI firm Legora has leased a full floor at an SL Green Manhattan tower as AI startups continue to gobble prime office space. The deal follows a large funding round and rapid U.S. expansion.

East Harlem residents rallied at the Carolina Apartments over roaches, mold and broken elevators, demanding repairs and asking the owner to drop eviction cases.

NYC DOT's Canal Street overhaul would convert Grand Street into a 16‑block, two‑way bike route — but the proposed lanes total just eight feet, drawing swift criticism.

Riders in Lower Manhattan say they circled full Citi Bike docks and racked up per‑minute charges after dozens of out‑of‑service bikes blocked stations. The city’s contract limits what fines DOT can impose.

Police released a Crime Stoppers bulletin after a 34-year-old runner said she was groped near East 106th Street on July 16. The suspect remains at large and authorities are asking for tips.

Two men were stabbed in Hell's Kitchen early Thursday; both were taken to Bellevue Hospital and police are searching for two suspects.

The Trust for Governors Island has invited developers to propose reuse plans for two restored landmark buildings, including the Fort Jay theater. Proposals must balance preservation with new cultural or educational uses.

AI‑manipulated videos on Chinese social platforms dub former Mayor Eric Adams saying 'I am Jesus Christ,' highlighting how easily voice‑cloning can rework public figures.

Bethesda Fountain will be fenced off in August 2026 and Conservatory Water will shut for the 2027 season as part of a roughly $37M preservation plan. Timelines and visitor impacts inside.

Executive Chef Adam Fiscus has retooled the Central Park Boathouse with a continental summer menu and a rebuilt kitchen. New pastas, seafood and prix-fixe events are on offer lakeside.

Shania Twain will play a surprise, intimate album‑release show at Racket in Chelsea this Thursday. The performance will be recorded for SiriusXM's pop‑up channel and air later in the week.