A federal judge in Buffalo has rejected a bid to move Payton Gendron’s federal death‑penalty trial to New York City, keeping the case tied to Western New York. The decision narrows the venue fight as families, prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare for further pretrial battles.

H&H Bagels opens in Pinecrest next Thursday, bringing kettle‑boiled New York bagels and a menu of Nova salmon, avocado sandwiches and breakfast staples. Early lines are likely.

FDA‑classified recall of single‑serve peanut‑butter packets shipped to 40 states includes products distributed in New York and New Jersey; check packages and lot numbers before use.

A Honduran mother and her children were brought back to 26 Federal Plaza after a temporary court order interrupted their deportation. Advocates warn routine check‑ins are increasingly risky.

Court ordered the release of $205 million for the Gateway Tunnel Project, but funds are still withheld pending an appeal, stalling the project and affecting jobs.

Jeff Bell’s Kees opened beneath Mixteca on Cornelia Street, offering classic cocktails in a plush subterranean room. The menu is built around timeless families like martinis and old‑fashioneds.

StreetEasy’s analysis shows late spring offers the most choices in NYC: May peaks for listings, June for open houses, and May/October for price cuts.

A chow chow named Meatball was electrocuted on subway tracks, spotlighting tension between NYC's subway pet policy and actual practices. Enforcement of pets in carriers has declined, with mixed commuter reactions and inconsistent adherence to rules.

A U.S. attorney appointed by a panel of judges in Albany was fired hours later by the Justice Department, leading to controversy and criticism from New York Democratic senators.

Ladder Capital has taken title to three East Harlem rentals once owned by HAP Investments after a judicial foreclosure tied to a 2021 mortgage. Court records name HAP founders as guarantors.

A Manhattan judge allowed breach claims against JPMorgan over near‑zero cash‑sweep rates to proceed while tossing some fiduciary counts. The case could force broader industry changes.

NYC is set to offer free child care for roughly 2,000 toddlers this fall in a plan by Mayor Mamdani's administration, amidst high costs and provider challenges.

Nikhil Gupta, extradited from the Czech Republic, is expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court in a foiled murder-for-hire plot tied to Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.