Lawsuit Accuses Amy Griffin, Best-Selling Author, of Invasion of Privacy
A woman contends that Amy Griffin’s story of being sexually abused, as described in “The Tell,” was based on assaults that she herself suffered.
They Helped Her Open a Weed Shop. Now They’re Suing for $2.5 Million.
A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.
Mamdani to Close Huge Homeless Shelter Next to Bellevue Hospital
The 30th Street Shelter on the site of Bellevue’s former psychiatric hospital has been in disrepair for years.
Insulting the Mayor Is Nothing New. But This Was Shocking.
A well-known conservative radio host in New York called Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach, resurfacing anti-Muslim sentiments that the mayor said were all too common.
As New York Energy Costs Surge, Attention Turns to Landmark Climate Law
The battle to lower costs has reached the State Capitol, where concerns have emerged about the fate of a 2019 climate law and its ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Blames Iran for Scheme
Asif Merchant testified in his own defense, saying he participated in the plot to protect his family in Iran. Prosecutors reject his account of his motives.
Dan Goldman Faces Questions About Wife’s Social Media Stances on Israel
Representative Dan Goldman of New York distanced himself from the social media activity of his wife and campaign treasurer, saying she does “not speak for me.”
Democrats Question Credentials of Armed Squad Created by Trump Ally
Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, formed a band of special deputies. A lawsuit calls the unit’s members unqualified and says that some appear to have arrest records.
Squatters Fill Empty NYC Public Housing Units, Report Says
Public housing vacancies in the city doubled to over 6,700 between January 2022 and May 2025, according to the Department of Investigation, posing safety risks to residents.
Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.