Gothamist

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes converting an NYPD parking lot in the East Village into a mixed-use development with 131 affordable homes, a senior center, and community space. The project aims to address New York City's housing crisis and marks the first city-owned site designated for affordable housing under his administration.

Developer MetroLoft closed on a new office building in Manhattan just days before a structural failure halted construction at its East 42nd Street project. The incident raised concerns about safety in Midtown office conversions.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticizes Trump's reversal on a proposed ICE detention center in Roxbury. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may convert a North Jersey warehouse into an ICE detention center despite earlier plans to sell the property.

Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the expansion of immigration detention facilities in upstate New York. She was joined by immigration advocates and 1199SEIU members in the effort.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani retains Morris Katz as a top adviser despite the failure of the Platner campaign. Katz played a key role in developing Mamdani's digital campaign and online strategy.

A heat advisory has been issued for New York City's five boroughs and surrounding areas on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat. New Yorkers gathered on 42nd Street near Times Square to witness the Manhattanhenge solar event.

Crime rates in New York City are reported to be mostly down, though audited statistics from the NYPD often alter the initial portrayal. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are associated with crime numbers that undergo revisions after being publicly cited.

The city installed safety netting on a buckling building in Midtown to prevent potential hazards. The buildings commissioner described the measure as 'an extra layer of safety.'

New York City will provide childcare for 500 children during a 'Parents' Night Out' event. Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn. Registration for the August 16 event opens at 8 a.m. on July 13.

Trump’s plan to convert a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey into an ICE detention center has resumed after the Trump administration initially abandoned it. A new court filing indicates authorities have reversed their decision to walk away from the project.

New Jersey electric bills have been increasing, but a one-time $25 credit is being provided for short-term relief. Long-term solutions are also being planned to address the issue over years.

Buses on Brooklyn's busiest route, Utica Avenue, are frequently stuck in traffic, and a proposed redesign by the city and MTA aims to address this issue. Commuters have expressed frustration, with one noting the long waits.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposed a budget featuring a 15.5% tax hike and $58 million in spending cuts. The budget was released following weeks of contentious debate over taxes.

One man was killed and two people were injured in a shooting at a Harlem basketball court, according to the NYPD. As of Saturday morning, no arrests had been made.

The New York Attorney General alleges that Cash App exposed vulnerable users to rampant fraud. Under a new settlement, Cash App's parent company will pay millions to New York, New Jersey, and other states.

New York City is piloting electric batteries for food carts at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. William Arevalo is among the first participants, with two vendors currently involved and more expected to join soon.

A man has pleaded not guilty to shooting eight people, including four children, during a July 4 barbecue in Coney Island. All eight victims are expected to survive.

A New York Police Department (NYPD) inspector is accused of sexually assaulting a subordinate, according to Bronx prosecutors. Jeremy Scheublin has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted rape and other related offenses.

Water-cooling towers at 31 Upper East Side sites in Manhattan tested positive for Legionella bacteria. Owners of 19 of these buildings have completed cleaning and disinfecting the towers.

Yogesh Sayrange, 36, is facing federal charges for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail into a shop in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, on June 25. The attack occurred on Fulton and Crescent Streets, according to federal prosecutors.