A Manhattan judge handed Haji Najibullah 42 years for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of David Rohde and attacks that killed U.S. soldiers.

Nom Wah, The Halal Guys and Melt Shop have opened at JFK Terminal 5 as part of a $100M refresh that will add dozens of new concessions and local concepts.

Chelsea Living Room has landed at Gurney’s Montauk for the summer, bringing champagne, caviar and late-night DJs to the Dune Lounge. The residency launched over Memorial Day weekend.

Ameriprise renewed its 78th-floor lease at One World Trade Center, keeping 37,704 square feet for another decade as the tower nears full occupancy. The move is a retention win for Durst and the Port Authority.

An Ohio senior-housing operator purchased the Fairfield Inn at 21 West 37th for about $39.9M; filings show Wells Fargo financing while the hotel remains bookable.

Broad Street Development and KSR Capital wrapped a $138M recap of 370 Lexington, pairing Acore debt with a $28M equity infusion and plans for $10M in upgrades.

Albany approved the NY FAIR News Act to require clear labels for AI‑generated reporting, joining a law that already forces ads to disclose AI “synthetic performers.”

Mayor Mamdani nominated DCP housing director John Mangin to lead the Board of Standards and Appeals. The pick could reshape how affordable‑housing waivers move through the city.

Aalto57, a 169‑unit Midtown East rental, has been listed for sale as Manhattan asking rents reach multi‑year highs. The marketing highlights big retail income and a tax abatement.

Letitia James says Rapid Ruling ran a sham arbitration forum that stacked rules for merchant cash advance lenders; the suit seeks restitution and an injunction.

NYC smash-burger favorite 7th Street Burger is opening at 370 W. Pleasantview Ave in Hackensack, bringing its signature smash patties to Bergen County.

Baird Medical has relocated its global headquarters to New York as it accelerates U.S. commercialization under newly appointed U.S. CEO Mark Saxton.

Staff at the New York Immigration Coalition formed NYIC United — the group's first staff union — claiming a supermajority of employees signed cards and asking management to recognize it.