Mayor Eric Adams applauds the City Planning Commission's approval of the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which aims to create 9,700 new homes with up to 2,900 affordable units, transforming Midtown South with new zoning and increased density.

NYC prepares for weather extremes with high heat and potential severe thunderstorms later on Juneteenth, including damaging winds, heavy rain, and possible hail or tornadoes. An extended period of heat and humidity is also forecasted.

A Carvel billboard in Manhattan's West Village is giving away free vanilla soft serve from noon to 7 p.m. on a Wednesday, with additional perks for loyalty program members.

Josh Groban will host the Jimmy Awards at Minskoff Theatre, with 110 high school musicians nominated. The June 23 ceremony will be live-streamed, featuring intense competition for top acting honors and teacher recognition.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested at an immigration court and later released; Reps. Goldman and Nadler were denied oversight access to an ICE field office. Concerns rise over ICE's transparency and detention practices.

Two historic Catholic schools in Harlem are closing, impacting families and community members who lament the loss of these educational institutions with deep local ties.

Two men were stabbed at Grand Central Terminal; one during an altercation on a train and the other, a bystander. Both are stable; the suspect remains at large.

NYC saw low turnout in Community Education Council elections amid ideological clashes; PLACE lost seats in District 2 due to anti-transgender sports stance.

New York City joins a coalition to protect $4 billion in federal research funding from potential NIH cuts, arguing the importance for medical research and local economies.

Donta King Jr. was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for the murder of Ronald Thomas. The crime, stemming from a love triangle, occurred on the Upper West Side in 2022.

New York braces for severe thunderstorms and approaching heat wave, with potential for hazardous conditions including damaging winds, heavy rain, and heat-related illnesses. NWS advises precautions and monitoring for updates.

Former Senator Bob Menendez started serving an 11-year sentence for bribery, including accepting cash and gold for political favors. He reported to a Pennsylvania prison and maintains his innocence.

NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court while escorting a defendant. His campaign confirmed the incident.