A warehouse in Roxbury Township, New Jersey that was purchased by the Department of Homeland Security. The agency plans to convert the facility into one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. The Trump administration is fighting in court to move forward with the conversion of t
Mayor Zohran Mamdani The mayor pledged to establish the office to protect homeowners from fraud and theft during his campaign. [ more › ]
Advocates say the proposal is the federal government’s way of discouraging people from seeking asylum in the country, while also depriving those currently in the process of the option to work. Friday is the last day for the public to weigh in on the rule. A scene from the waiting room at city&#
Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a controversial bill approved by the City Council last month instructing the police department to establish anti-protest “buffer zones” around schools and educational institutions. A related bill calling for security perimeters around houses of worship passed by a veto-pr
by Barbara Russo-Lennon, amNY The MTA announced the next phase of public engagement for the IBX light rail planned for Brooklyn and Queens—the largest transit expansion project undertaken by the state-run agency in over 50 years. The meetings will take place throughout the two boroughs, starting on
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A view of MetLife Stadium is seen as soccer fans traveling to MetLife Stadium during upcoming World Cup matches are expected to face significantly increased transportation costs, with NJ Transit confirming round-trip train fares of up to $150 from New York City. The Port Authority is echoing NJ Tran
Every fall, the Wall Street analysts who cover the real estate giant CBRE troop to the company’s local headquarters in the Met Life Building on Park Avenue to hear executives tell them about the state of business and why they should recommend the company’s stock to their clients. Months ago, before
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday established the Office of Deed Theft Prevention and named a longtime homeowner assistance lawyer as its director. Peter White, an attorney who has worked on deed theft litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcy and landlord-tenant disputes, will helm the new office. He most
A protest against the eviction of the longtime residents of a Bed Stuy brownstone turned into a chaotic scene Wednesday morning, where more than a dozen police and sheriff’s officers clashed with local residents, resulting in the violent arrest of the local council member and other neighbors trying
“We need homes available to New Yorkers, not pretexts for giving landlords higher rents.” Apartments along Grand Concourse near 170th Street in the Bronx. In New York City right now, landlords say it costs too much to bring some 26,000 to 50,000 empty rent-stabilized apartments back on t
Smorgasburg’s 16th season may be its biggest yet. The long-running open-air market, which originated in Williamsburg, announced it is expanding to Central Park next month. Starting May 14, over 25 vendors will set up at the Columbus Circle entrance of the park. The new Smorgasburg location com
The view of the crash site from the control tower at LaGuardia Airport. The March 22 crash came as seven different emergency vehicles scrambled to respond to another plane at the airport. [ more › ]
NYPD released video showing a car spinning in circles during a large street takeover in Queens. Police say drivers did donuts around a ring of fire and damaged an NYPD cruiser. [ more › ]
Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary this summer, the Brooklyn Public Library released this week a list of 250 notable books on American history. “250 for 250” features titles published between 1776 and 2025 and reflects a wide range of perspectives on American history and story
The criminal courthouse in Manhattan. Daniel McAvoy was sentenced to 30 days at Rikers but avoided having to register as a sex offender. [ more › ]
City Hall officials met last week with union and labor leaders who are pushing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to veto a controversial City Council bill that would establish anti-protest “buffer zones” around schools and educational facilities. A representative of Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su met
In a converted factory building, this Williamsburg loft has the expected high ceilings and banks of big windows, but instead of steel and brick, the finishes are warm and modern with wide plank floorboards, wood cabinetry, and creamy walls. It is on the first floor of 242 South 1st Street,… R
This $4.95 million, three-bedroom condo at 160 Central Park South was the one-time home of rock icon David Bowie and model Iman, and views of the park and Manhattan from its windows are just as iconic. Built in 1929, the Essex House is the rare Art Deco residence that offers condominium convenience
A new traveling pop-up exhibition from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) will recreate New York City’s natural landscape as it appeared 400 years ago. Running Saturday, April 25 through November 15, “Before New York” will be on display in every borough, featuring digital renderings, l
