Lifestyle
Brooklyn Streets Shut Down for NYC Half Marathon
Expect major closures around Prospect Park and key arteries into Manhattan
Green-Wood's New Green-House Visitor Center Opens in Brooklyn
The long-awaited facility features a restored 1895 greenhouse and modern exhibition spaces.
Pit Bull Pitches Fit Over Dad Leaving for Work
Brooklyn the dog refuses to say goodbye before her owner's eight-hour shift.
Crime
Straphanger, 55, Dies After Assault at NYC's Penn Station
Victim was knocked out by a suspect after a heated argument on the subway platform, police say.
Woman, 57, Killed in Queens Hit-and-Run Outside Social Security Office
Suzanne Schmeider was struck by a fleeing 2001 Lincoln LS while crossing the street mid-block, police say.
Sparta Businessmen Plead Guilty to $528M Fraud Scheme
Joseph Passalaqua and Raymond Pirrello face up to 45 years in prison for defrauding investors through their investment company Late Stage Management LLC.
Business
Marmalade Boutique Empowers Women Through Community Engagement and Flexible Policies
Founder Marie Widmyer's personal journey shapes the company's mission to support and uplift women across multiple locations.
NYC Council Approves 395 Flatbush Tower, Set to Be Brooklyn's Second Tallest
The new residential tower led by Rabina and Park Tower Group will become a prominent addition to Brooklyn's skyline.
Live Nation Settlement Brings Partial Relief to Concertgoers
Justice Department deal imposes some limits on Ticketmaster's monopolistic practices, but critics say more is needed.
Weather
Extreme Cold Disrupts Lives Across North America
New AP-NORC poll shows millions impacted by frigid winter weather in 2026
Growing number of Americans report extreme cold
AP-NORC poll finds more people affected by frigid winter weather in recent years
Awaiting Winter Storm Like Watching Bread Rise
Columnist reflects on the patience required for both weather and baking
Tech
Vertesia Named an IDC Innovator for GenAI and Agentic Life-Cycle Tools
The company's unified platform helps enterprises build and deploy custom generative AI applications and agents.
Cisco and Qunnect build quantum network using New York fiber optic cables
The experiment solves key challenges in building quantum networks in existing data centers and cities.
Rank Street Marketing Launches GEO Systems to Help Local Brands Win in AI Search
New AI-driven lead generation suite aims to bridge the gap between local SEO and generative chat
