New York AG Letitia James Secures Historic Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Approval, Sacklers to Pay $1.5B in Opioid Crisis Settlement
New York AG Letitia James secured approval for Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan, part of a $7.4 billion settlement addressing the opioid crisis and removing the Sackler family from the business.
Con Edison Tempers Rate Hikes for NYC and Westchester After Public Outcry
Con Edison will raise electric and gas rates in NY City and Westchester by 2.8% and 2%, down from proposed double-digit hikes, due to public and official opposition. Approval from the state Public Service Commission is pending.
Upper West Side Mourns the Loss of Saul Zabar, Beloved Co-Owner of the Iconic Zabar's Grocery Store, at 97
Saul Zabar, co-owner and president of Zabar’s grocery store, passed away at 97 on the Upper West Side. He is remembered for his significant contributions to NYC's culinary culture.
New York Casino Expansion Bronx and Brooklyn Communities Weigh In on Proposed Gambling Centers
New York's Community Advisory Committees vote on casino proposals in the Bronx and Coney Island, with potential rejection in Brooklyn and consideration for a Bally's project in the Bronx.












