Clive Davis, the influential record executive behind Arista and many hit careers, died at 94 at his Manhattan home, his family said. He had been treated for respiratory problems in recent weeks.

Mayor Mamdani unveiled cooling‑center expansions, worker outreach and stepped‑up inspections as the city prepares for an early heat surge. The package targets outdoor and low‑wage workers.

Andrew Cuomo will co-chair a joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and OKX to bring regulated crypto futures and tokenized markets to U.S. customers. The arrangement follows OKX’s federal guilty plea and raises political and regulatory questions.

A 21-story condo at 260 East 72nd Street topped out this week, adding mid‑50s units and retail to the Upper East Side.

Advocates and City Council Speaker Julie Menin want to bump up NYC’s kindergarten college‑savings seed to $1,000–$3,000, saying early accounts boost college odds and narrow wealth gaps.

A reputed Gambino soldier is accused of orchestrating a nearly $1.7 million burglary at Chanel’s Manhattan flagship, prosecutors say. The case follows a months‑long investigation.

A 62-year-old man playing chess in Union Square Park was slashed Sunday and taken to Bellevue Hospital; police are searching for the attacker.

Four people were shot early Sunday at a Harlem playground; two teenagers were among the wounded and all four are in stable condition.

An agreement between BPCA and Related will preserve 81 affordable units at Tribeca Park, add 20 more, and extend income protections through 2069. The move ties affordability to the building’s ground lease.

A Connecticut man says he owes his $3.4 million Lotto! windfall to the New York Knicks after a ticket he bought in Old Greenwich matched all six numbers.

A 51-year-old man fell inside Madison Square Garden during Goose’s concert Saturday night and was later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

Hochul extended a pilot that pays for primary, sexual and dental care for people who do sex work — critics say the move could cost taxpayers about $2.5M. State contract records and local reporting show the program’s funding and have provoked political pushback.

A video shows fifth-graders at P.S. 75 miming being shot during a multicultural program; parents say they were not told ahead of time.