City of Yes Lawsuit Dismissed, But Staten Island Keeps Fighting

A judge dismissed the lawsuit against NYC’s City of Yes housing rezoning in November 2025, but Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella says the fight is not over. Here’s where things stand.
Bronx White Plains Road Rezoning: What the New Neighborhood Plan Means

Mayor Mamdani’s White Plains Road Neighborhood Plan is the first major rezoning initiative in the Bronx under the new administration. Here’s what North Bronx residents need to know.
Queens Homeowners: Plus One ADU Application Closes June 12

Queens has more eligible properties than any other borough for NYC’s Plus One ADU program. The current application window closes June 12, 2026. Here’s how to apply.
Brooklyn’s South of Prospect Plan: What the New Rezoning Means for You

Mayor Mamdani’s new South of Prospect Plan will rezone Coney Island and McDonald Avenues south of Prospect Park for more housing. Here’s what Brooklyn residents need to know.
Congestion Pricing at 18 Months: What Manhattan’s $9 Toll Has Delivered

One year in, NYC congestion pricing cut Manhattan traffic 11%, raised $550M for the MTA, and improved air quality 22%. Here’s what residents and drivers need to know in 2026.
Queens Weather Today, June 3, 2026: Sunny and Warm — What Riders, Drivers, and Parents Need to Know
Sunny skies and warm temperatures across Queens on Wednesday June 3, 2026. Northern Queens hits the lower 80s; Southern Queens and the Rockaways stay in the upper 70s with a sea breeze. No alerts. ASP in effect.
NYC Weather Today, June 3, 2026: Sunny and Warm Across All Five Boroughs
The National Weather Service forecast for Wednesday June 3, 2026 calls for sunny skies and warm temperatures across all five NYC boroughs. No active advisories. ASP in effect. School day normal.
St. George, Staten Island: What’s New at the Waterfront This June

Something is genuinely happening at the St. George waterfront — and June 2026 is a good moment to take stock of it. The area around the Staten Island Ferry terminal has been in active transformation for the past couple of years, and this summer several pieces are clicking into place at once: a significant new […]
Nourish in Mott Haven: The Nonprofit Restaurant Worth Knowing

At 141 Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven, there’s a restaurant doing something genuinely unusual: it’s owned by a nonprofit, every dollar of profit goes directly back into the South Bronx community, and the food is actually good. Nourish opened in August 2025 in the former Chocobar Cortes space — and now that it’s past its […]
Astoria’s New Cafe Wave: L’oro Espresso Bar and What’s Opening This Summer

Astoria has been adding new spots at a steady pace this spring, and June is shaping up to continue that trend. Leading the recent arrivals is L’oro Espresso Bar, a new Italian-inspired cafe that brings something Astoria’s coffee scene has been missing: a proper espresso bar with housemade bomboloni, rustic brick walls, and the kind […]