A fire started in a Manhattan basement and spread smoke through Midtown, affecting nearby buildings including a Hilton Hotel. No injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the fire quickly.

"Real Women Have Curves," a musical about the Latino immigrant experience, opens on Broadway, directed by Sergio Trujillo and featuring music by Joy Huerta.

The MTA is expanding cell service to G train subway tunnels and underwater 4 and 5 train tunnels, as part of a broader project to bring 5G to NYC's underground transit, with no direct cost to the public.

A section of East River Park in Manhattan has reopened with new amenities after an uplift for flood prevention, part of the $1.5 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured over $660,000 for nurses exploited by a staffing agency that imposed severe penalties for early resignation.

The Manhattan District Attorney has repatriated 39 stolen antiquities to Pakistan, recovered from art trafficker Subhash Kapoor. The items include a Buddha and Attendants Frieze from the Gandharan era.

Randy and Chad Miller pleaded guilty to securities fraud and identity theft related to defrauding investors in a sports complex development in Mesa, Arizona.

A NY construction manager, Jose Garcia, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzlement and tax evasion, totaling $4.5 million stolen and $2.1 million in evaded taxes.

New York City residents prepare for rain and potential thunderstorms with varying chances of precipitation and a high rip current risk issued by the National Weather Service. Sunny weather expected to return on Sunday.

DOJ's Leo Terrell is preparing to sue the UC system for antisemitism, with possible hate crime charges and collaboration with NYC Mayor Adams to fight antisemitic crimes.

California Governor announces $56.5M for summer jobs for at-risk youths in New York, aiming to support 21,000 low-income family members with employment and training.

NYC celebrates film and TV industry with the "Made in NY" awards at Gracie Mansion, hosted by Mayor Adams, honoring industry figures like Darren Aronofsky and Tracy Morgan.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy week for New York City, with highs in the mid-70s and an 80% chance of rain tonight. Clearer skies are expected by Sunday.