New Radar Maps Show NYC Sinking Block By Block
Satellite radar and tide-gauge data show parts of New York City sinking by millimeters a year — small changes that can meaningfully increase flood risk in low-lying neighborhoods.
National Grid Pitches Gas Bill Freeze For NYC And Long Island Through 2028
National Grid asked state regulators to freeze the delivery portion of gas bills for about 1.9M downstate customers through March 31, 2028, using roughly $250M in credits.
Staten Island Plotter Gets 10 Years In Foiled Hit On Masih Alinejad
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Loadholt to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in an Iran‑linked plot to surveil and kill writer Masih Alinejad.
High Rip Current Risk Threatens New York And Jersey Beaches
The National Weather Service flagged a High Rip Current Risk for Atlantic beaches in New York and New Jersey on Memorial Day; officials urged swimmers to stick to lifeguarded areas.
Staten Island Express Riders Getting 92 New Diesel Coaches After MTA Green-Lights $120.8 Million Deal
The MTA board approved a $120.8M purchase of 92 clean‑diesel express coaches for Staten Island, replacing an aging fleet while electrification projects continue. Deliveries are slated for late 2028–2029.
Brooklyn Judge Hammers Telehealth Trio In $2 Billion Script Scam
A Brooklyn federal judge handed a 10-year term in a telemedicine fraud that prosecutors say billed nearly $2B. The alleged mastermind remains at large overseas.
Staten Island Neighbors Cheer As Giant Battery Farm Gets Pulled
Hecate has dropped its 650‑MW Swiftsure battery plan for Victory Boulevard after months of protests and a denied PSC extension. Local leaders hailed the move as a win for residents.
Port Richmond Senior Killed After Fall Under Forest Ave MTA Bus
A 72-year-old man was killed after falling into the path of an MTA bus on Forest Avenue in Port Richmond; NYPD is investigating. DOT has proposed safety upgrades along the corridor.











