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City investigators opened a preliminary criminal inquiry into what caused columns to buckle in a 37-story Midtown building being converted from offices to apartments; the probe by the NYCDOI and Manhattan DA is in its early stages with targets unclear as workers stabilize the structure and evacuations were carried out.
Manhattan office leasing climbed to 11.02 million sq ft in Q2, 29.4% above the 5-year average and 31.3% above the 10-year average, signaling the strongest demand in more than two decades for the first half of the year, with AI leasing reaching 800k sq ft in Q2, the largest quarterly AI-only increase and surpassing all AI leasing in Manhattan for 2025.
An unoccupied 37-story high-rise under construction near Grand Central was evacuated after steel support columns on the 21st floor buckled; officials later said the building is stable and monitoring continues, with plans to shore the affected floor and extend stabilization to other areas as nearby evacuations subside.
A Midtown Manhattan high-rise experienced buckled columns, prompting evacuations as engineers prepare to stabilize the building; authorities are investigating the cause, with no injuries reported at this time.
Two structural support beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story under-construction building at 235 East 42nd Street buckled, triggering evacuations of the building and several neighboring structures as bricks fell and a major emergency response unfolded. The former Pfizer HQ is being converted into a 1,500-unit luxury rental complex; DOB inspectors and law enforcement are investigating, with a press conference planned and commuters urged to avoid the area.
Despite New York’s pied-à-terre tax, Manhattan’s luxury market remains strong: June saw 126 contracts for $4M+, the second-quarter average price hovered around $2.2M, and sales of $10–20M and above $20M surged, helped by very low inventory (about a 40% year-over-year drop) and cash-rich buyers fueled by IPOs and rising asset values. Initial tax fears faded as buyers returned in late spring, though law firms expect years of litigation and unclear long-term effects.
Micah Lasher won the eight-candidate Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, defeating notable contenders including Assemblymember Alex Bores and Kennedy family scion Jack Schlossberg. The race drew more than $39 million in outside spending, including about $10 million from a Bloomberg-backed group and over $20 million from PACs funded by AI industry executives. Lasher now faces Republican Caroline Shinkle in the November general election in a district that leans heavily Democratic. Lasher previously served as an aide to longtime Rep. Nadler.
Gunshots erupted in Times Square near 42nd Street and Broadway Thursday afternoon; police say one person has been arrested and another taken to the hospital, with investigators still determining motive and whether more suspects are at large.
New York City will deploy more than 10,000 police officers—the largest security operation in NYPD history—for the Knicks' ticker-tape parade, routing from Battery Park up Broadway to City Hall with counter-terrorism units and drone-detection on alert as Alicia Keys headlines the Canyon of Heroes; the parade imposes strict rules (no bags, bottles, weapons) and a ticketed City Hall ceremony, with transit adjustments announced for fans traveling into Manhattan.
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers will pursue a mental-health defense in his state Supreme Court murder case in Manhattan, with Judge Gregory Carro ordering disclosure of the mental-health expert and related reports. The defense contends Mangione was extremely emotionally disturbed when he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown in 2024. The judge also addressed evidentiary issues and confirmed a Sept. 8 trial date, after scheduling a virtual hearing for Aug. 11.
After the Knicks’ NBA Finals win sparked massive Manhattan celebrations, nine World Cup shuttle buses hired to move fans from MetLife Stadium were abandoned; five were destroyed or damaged by vandalism or arson (one reportedly set on fire), as crowds overwhelmed streets. Police arrested 63 people on various charges, though no passengers were aboard when the incidents occurred, and organizers said remaining World Cup shuttle services would continue for upcoming matches.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade rolls through Manhattan with pulsating music, vibrant colors and a giant Puerto Rican flag, drawing participation from locals and city leaders, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in a celebration of Puerto Rican culture.
Texas resident Yvette Hinds filed a May 26, 2026 civil complaint in Manhattan Supreme Court alleging a Sausage McMuffin with Egg from a Midtown Manhattan McDonald’s was contaminated and unfit for consumption, causing serious, permanent injuries and ongoing medical care; she seeks damages, attorneys’ fees, and court costs from McDonald’s Corp. and the local franchisee.
Thousands of people, including Jewish and Israeli Americans, filled Manhattan for the annual Israel Day Parade — the world’s largest pro-Israel parade — with heightened security along Fifth Avenue as police and undercover officers watched over the event; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend, a notable departure in recent history, as crowds waved U.S. and Israeli flags amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after jurors deadlocked 9-3 in favor of acquittal; prosecutors now have 30 days to decide whether to retry Jessica Mann’s rape charge, while Weinstein, in frail health, awaits further action in a sprawling legal saga across New York and California.