Attorney General Letitia James joined Neighborhood Defender Service picketers in Harlem, backing workers pressing for better pay and health coverage. Her post on X underscored broad labor pressure across the city.

H&M will eliminate 76 corporate roles at its Fifth Avenue office as the company continues store closures and an organizational reshuffle. The moves follow recent public filings and a WARN notice.

Jonathan Bock resigned as co‑CEO of Blackstone’s private‑credit fund on July 20; Brad Marshall will run BCRED alone as the vehicle deals with heavy redemption requests.

The 5th Precinct says officers and Auxiliary Police are stationed at intersections across Lower Manhattan handing out crime-prevention flyers after a rise in robberies.

The ICC’s Assembly voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight report found "serious misconduct." Major 2024 warrants remain in place while deputies run the office.

Two Volkswagen engineers were indicted in Manhattan for allegedly trading on confidential Rivian‑VW joint venture talks, generating more than $300,000 in alleged profits.

The founder of a Manhattan private equity firm pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he diverted over $50M from investors who expected funds to back wellness startups.

A hush‑hush townhouse sale on East 55th surfaced near Extell’s big Midtown buys, raising questions about whether it’s part of a larger assemblage. Public filings remain thin.

Mayor Mamdani is directing $43 million to expand the city’s Bureau of Coastal Resilience, hiring engineers and crews to operate flood gates and shore protections. The initial FY27 funding aims to turn planning work into maintained defenses.

Jon Bon Jovi halted his July 23 Madison Square Garden performance early, citing health issues and asking fans to hold onto tickets for a rescheduled date.

UK fandom retailer House of Spells will open a 20,000‑sq‑ft Times Square flagship on July 29, promising immersive sets, late hours and rare collectibles.

M&T Realty Capital provided a $141.4M bridge loan to refinance Anagram Turtle Bay at 300 E. 50th St. The three‑year loan gives sponsors runway to finish lease‑up.

Two men were shot Thursday night in Chelsea and remain hospitalized in stable condition. The NYPD says the shooting occurred near West 25th Street and detectives are investigating.