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- 1Lawmaker denied entry to secretive Manhattan immigration courtroom▼Member of Congress denied access to secretive new immigration courtroom in Manhattan
A member of Congress says they were refused entry to a new, secretive immigration courtroom in Manhattan, raising fresh questions about transparency in US immigration proceedings. Members of Congress traditionally claim oversight access to federal facilities, so the denial has sparked criticism from lawmakers and advocates who argue the public deserves to see how these cases are handled.
- 2Mayor Mamdani Unveils Plan to Convert NYC Offices into 4,000 Homes●Mayor Mamdani's Plan to Transform NYC Office into 4,000 Homes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a plan to convert vacant Manhattan office buildings into roughly 4,000 residential homes. The proposal targets office space emptied by remote work and aims to ease the city's severe housing shortage. Supporters call it a practical fix for empty towers, while skeptics question conversion costs, building codes, and how quickly it can be carried out.
- 3Times Square may land another Asian entertainment tenant▼Times Square may score another Asian entertainment lease
Times Square may soon add another Asian entertainment company to its roster of commercial tenants, according to the New York Post. The report suggests continued interest from Asian entertainment brands in securing a high-profile presence in the Manhattan landmark district, adding to the area's growing mix of international media and leisure businesses.
- 4Washington Heights man cleans one block a day for 100 days●Washington Heights Man Cleans One NYC Block a Day for 100 Days,Neighbors Join In
A man in Washington Heights, Manhattan, is cleaning one city block every day for 100 consecutive days, and his effort is drawing neighbors to pick up brooms and bags and join him. What began as one person's daily routine is turning into a small community cleanup movement on his stretch of Upper Manhattan, with residents praising the simple, visible way he is improving the neighborhood.