Vornado and Stellar filed to add nearly 1,000 units at Independence Plaza, proposing a 72‑story tower that reignites neighborhood fights over growth and affordability.

StreetEasy’s April data show a typical New Yorker would need about 20 years to save a 20% down payment on a median-priced NYC home, with big gaps by neighborhood.

City Council introduced two bills to ban surveillance pricing and limit grocery price changes to once every 24 hours, framing the move as a consumer‑protection measure. Advocates and unions praised the effort while researchers urge careful drafting.

The James F.D. Lanier Residence at 123 East 35th Street, long held by Bassam Alghanim, sold for about $16M, according to filings and local reports.

The Bubble House at 251 East 71st sold for $4.99M; the new owners may remove its signature oval windows, highlighting the clash between quirky design and resale realities.

A feeder cable fire at Penn Station on May 14 forced LIRR cancellations, diversions and delays during the midday commute. Riders were advised to check MTA updates.

About 113,000 Zwilling ENFINIGY kettles have been recalled over handle defects that can spill near‑boiling water. Owners are being told to stop using affected units and register for refunds.

Jeannie's Deli at 194 8th Ave will relaunch as Chelsea Organic Market and has filed to sell beer, wine and cider on-site, according to a Community Board filing. The proposal also keeps deli food and grocery sales and lists 24‑hour hours.

Selene, from Kyma founder Reno Christou and James Ragonese, opens Monday in SoHo in a three-floor, 10,000‑sq‑ft space with a retractable-roof atrium and coastal Greek menu.

The 18-year-old Julian Hall scored a historic hat trick to lift Red Bull New York to a 3-2 win, becoming the youngest player in MLS history to do so.

A Verona-born couple plans Bar Lento, a small Italian bistro and wine bar, at 158 8th Ave in Chelsea. Permit filings show 27 indoor seats and a tight Italian wine list.

A tiny Indian grab-and-go opened on West 45th Street, serving samosas, chaat and masala chai to locals and taxi drivers.

An EB‑5 investor accuses Gary Barnett of diverting funds from 555 Tenth Ave into Midtown hotel projects and left millions missing. The complaint seeks class status and roughly $560,000 per investor.