Mamdani Reopens Dark Classrooms To Add 3-K And Pre-K Seats In Bronx And Brooklyn
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced seven reopened early‑childhood centers and a broader expansion that will add roughly 1,000 more preschool seats this fall, with sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
City Says Brooklyn Landlord Turned Buildings Into $1.3M Airbnb Hotel
The city alleges a landlord turned Brooklyn and Bronx apartments into illegal short‑term rentals that netted more than $1.3M. Officials are asking a judge to shut down listings and seek penalties.
Bronx Fire‑Scorched Lot Gets Second Life As 52,000‑Square‑Foot Health Hub
Urban Health Plan is bringing a 52,000-square-foot Plaza San Juan specialty clinic to Longwood, expanding local access to cardiology, neurology and other subspecialties. The four-story center is billed as the organization’s newest Bronx site.
Bags Of Cash And Brotherly Beef Rock New York Rental Empire
A new suit filed April 20 accuses Michael and Edward Ostad of excluding their younger brother and diverting cash rents into personal accounts. The filing raises fresh questions about a 10‑building portfolio and looming lender actions.
Signal Snafus Turn NYC Morning Rush Into Subway Nightmare
Signal failures and on‑station medical calls snarled multiple NYC subway lines during the April 20 morning rush, leaving commuters facing long waits and crowded platforms. Transit crews and emergency responders worked through the morning to restore service.












