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A Guyanese immigrant facing federal charges for a string of firebombings targeting Muslim-owned businesses and places of worship in Brooklyn and Queens admits to acting out of hate, calling victims “scum and terrorists.” Investigators believe he’s responsible for at least seven arson attacks since late June, including one where he allegedly asked if a church should be turned into a mosque before h...

New York City is cracking down on bus lane violations with new camera enforcement on three major routes—Q10, Q80 in Queens, and M7 in Manhattan—starting Friday. Over 1,900 buses now have cameras that snap photos of offenders blocking lanes, double-parking, or idling, with fines ranging from $50 to $250. The program, already active on 63 routes, is cutting accidents and boosting bus speeds by nearl...

A massive Manhattan construction site, converting the former Pfizer building into NYC’s largest residential tower, is in chaos after a 21st-floor collapse that triggered evacuations and raised alarms over safety. Two steel columns buckled, prompting a partial stop-work order while inspectors dig into the cause. The site’s already fraught safety record—nine injuries in 18 months, including a worker...

New York and New Jersey brace for a wild Friday with isolated downpours, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms amid muggy 70s—after last week’s record rains dumped nearly five inches in Kendall Park. Saturday offers a brief reprieve with sun and clouds, but Sunday delivers a sweet payoff: mostly sunny skies and low 80s. Don’t get too cozy—next week’s forecast hints at a second heat wave, with t...

A Midtown skyscraper under conversion to apartments nearly collapsed last week, forcing evacuations and sparking a crisis of trust and cash. Though structurally stable now, the financial toll is brutal—millions lost, loans piling up, and interest mounting with no rent in sight. Experts warn of lasting stigma, but real estate insiders argue New Yorkers’ housing desperation will override fears if pr...

A high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan partially buckled, triggering evacuations and street closures as workers spotted bent beams and sagging floors. Emergency crews rushed in, installing heavy steel reinforcements around the clock to stabilize the structure. Authorities are now investigating the developer, MetroLoft, and inspection firm Domani for oversight failures. While the build...

New York City is phasing out its decades-old IBSP program, which funded neighborhood-based groups that helped industrial businesses navigate permits, financing, and regulations — a lifeline for many manufacturers and small shops. The city’s new plan replaces these local hubs with a single citywide coordinator, but critics say the structure excludes existing providers and lacks the deep local knowl...

Red Hook Pool’s delayed reopening stings locals again this summer — just one resident showed up to hear why the beloved Brooklyn staple, already postponed last year, is still off-limits amid record heat. Aging infrastructure, a pipe burst last summer, and last-minute flooding in filters have plagued the site, while teens and grads lose out on summer celebrations. Repairs are underway, parts are in...

NYC’s new “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service” plan aims to cut bus trips by six minutes with dedicated lanes and island boarding—though it omits free bus rides, sparking debate. Meanwhile, a proposed 18% pay raise for elected officials has ignited political discussion, with Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Menin pledging to forgo their raises if approved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on...

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak hits Upper East Side as 46 confirmed cases, 22 hospitalized — cooling towers suspected, with 1511 Third Ave. testing positive despite prior clean inspection. City orders immediate tower cleanup, promises full building list later, while residents brace for impact in Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and Lenox Hill. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://so...

Live-action “Moana” hits theaters today, bringing the beloved tale to the big screen with a fresh, cinematic twist—directed by “Hamilton”’s Thomas Kail and produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also handles the music. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reflects on his journey from struggling artist to star, now starring in the film and walking the red carpet in Washington Heights, his old neighborhood. Lin-M...

Viral online contests like “Super Mom” or “Toddler of the Year” promise life-changing prizes and charity donations, but come with hidden complexities. Participants can enter for free and vote daily, but paying for extra votes can boost chances—though the company claims resets are meant to level the field, not push spending. Celebrities lend their names for promotion, and some hopefuls, like artist...

Queens is in the spotlight again — this time for a brutal assault on a 15-year-old in a backyard on Austin Street. Police are urgently seeking a medium-built person with long black hair who allegedly sexually attacked the teen around 9:30 PM on June 4th, then fled north on 75th Street. The victim is stable in the hospital, and authorities are releasing photos hoping someone recognizes the suspect....

Manhattan’s old Pfizer building is in crisis as emergency crews scramble to stabilize it with steel reinforcements, while nearby streets remain shut down and apartments evacuated. Though the developer insists only a handful of units are affected and the building never posed a collapse risk, a powerful union is blasting them for allegedly cutting corners with untrained workers — even drawing parall...

Anthropic’s massive New York expansion signals a bold new era for AI in the city—doubling its footprint with a 16-story Hudson Square lease, fueling job growth and tech innovation. As the trillion-dollar AI giant joins OpenAI in SoHo, NYC solidifies its role as a global AI hub, with leaders like Comptroller Mark Levine and Governor Kathy Hochul championing local development and economic inclusion....

Midtown’s near-collapse of a skyscraper and an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side have thrust the city into emergency mode, testing its response systems. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under pressure to explain how these crises are being managed — while also showing a human side, kicking a soccer ball with kids in his neighborhood. Amid mounting scrutiny, the city’s budget balancing...

Police discovered human skeletal remains in a vacant East Harlem building, sparking a grim investigation into the life and death of a homeless veteran rumored to have lived there for years. The neglected structure, riddled with decades of unresolved violations, had been reported as unsafe and abandoned — even likened to a derelict drug rehab. Authorities are withholding details on the victim’s ide...

Congestion pricing launched in January promised faster emergency responses—especially for south of 60th Street—but the results are mixed: FDNY says fire response times barely improved, while EMS saw a 57-second delay, blamed on staffing and rising calls. The MTA cites new (unpeer-reviewed) Massachusetts data showing EMS trips sped up by 7-9 seconds, but union leaders say the real-world impact does...

Hundreds of thousands turned out for the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, but some boat owners are now dealing with stubborn raspberry-colored stains from plane smoke — sparking social media outcry, questions about responsibility, and a state park investigation into whether non-toxic dyes or oil are to blame. While some see it as a minor souvenir, others, including a double-lung transplant recipi...

Did you know New York didn’t ratify the Declaration of Independence until July 9, 1776—five days after the rest of the colonies? That small delay reveals how messy even America’s founding was. And in Queens, the King Manor Museum, once home to Rufus King—a signer of the Constitution and early anti-slavery voice—keeps those stories alive. Their new bicentennial exhibit explores how Americans in 197...

Mets trade deadline plans hit a major snag as star prospect Mark Vientos goes on injured list with a fractured hand — a setback that could derail his trade value and force a rethink of their roster moves, with Ronny Mauricio potentially returning to the majors. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an a...

Governor Kathy Hochul and running mate Adrienne Adams face off against Republican duo Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood in a high-stakes gubernatorial race. Blakeman’s campaign is turning heads by leveraging artificial intelligence—not just as a tool, but as a satirical, humorous extension of his message, even jokingly “using AI on himself.” He frames this as a modern twist on political wit, echoing Ge...

New York City health officials have detected Legionnaires’ disease bacteria in dozens of Upper East Side buildings, tying them to an ongoing outbreak that’s already sickened 36 people and hospitalized 22. While testing began in July, the city hasn’t yet released a full list of affected cooling towers — though one, 1511 Third Ave, is already under scrutiny after being ordered to immediately clean a...

Christian Pulisic’s World Cup dreams took a brutal turn when he fractured his leg in a collision with Belgium’s captain — a devastating blow for the U.S. team and his own comeback hopes. The 27-year-old, a vital scorer with 30 goals in 90 caps, now faces weeks on the sidelines, missing not just this tournament but potentially AC Milan’s Serie A opener. The injury, confirmed by scans, came in the 5...

Ben Rice obliterated the Rays with two homers and five RBIs, Austin Wells added his own blast, and the Yankees crushed Tampa 12-4 in a game that split the AL East series — even as the Rays still hold a four-game division lead. Despite injuries, including Aaron Judge’s ongoing rib issue, the Yankees’ bats finally woke up, smashing 14 hits and scoring their highest run total since June 16. Rice’s ea...