Manhattan DA requests July trial date for Luigi Mangione murder case

A lawyer representing assassination suspect Luigi Mangione described the proposed trial date from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as “unrealistic.” This statement came as the defense team is also gearing up for a separate federal trial against Mangione. Karen Friedman Agnifilo stated on Wednesday that the defense had just now learned of this request for […]
Manhattan DA requests a July trial for Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, as federal trial is scheduled for September.

Trial Date Requested for Luigi Mangione Prosecutors in Manhattan have asked a judge to schedule a trial for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to begin in July. This timing comes just two months ahead of jury selection for the federal death penalty case against him. In a letter to Judge Gregory […]
Judge in Manhattan denies request from House lawmakers for an independent monitor to oversee the release of Epstein documents

Federal Judge Dismisses Request for Monitor Over Epstein Case Documents A federal judge in Manhattan declined a proposal from two House members to appoint a neutral monitor for managing the release of the Justice Department’s investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker. They emphasized that their request was both “important” and “timely.” […]
GOP opponent mocks Hochul for claiming Manhattan DA might eventually hold a federal position

Political Tensions Emerge Over Manhattan’s Prosecutor Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has expressed admiration for Manhattan’s chief prosecutor, Alvin Bragg, while criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul for her support of him. Hochul even hinted that she might seek a federal position in the future but reaffirmed her backing of Bragg. During a recent speech at the […]
Investment in Manhattan real estate is thriving as storefronts in Union Square become occupied.

Manhattan Real Estate Trends: 2025 Insights A recent report from JLL indicates that 2025 will see a notable rise in Manhattan’s divestment activities within the office sector. Transaction values are projected to climb over 26% from the previous year, reaching around $11 billion. This growth, while promising, reflects a gradual regaining of investor confidence. It’s […]
Manhattan retail spaces remain empty despite excitement from brokers and business areas.

January Retail Leasing in Manhattan: A Mixed Reality January is typically a hopeful month for Manhattan’s retail leasing sector. Big brokers and business improvement groups want to convince us that long-empty storefronts are being filled at a rapid pace, and that tenants who wait too long might miss out. However, the reality seems a bit […]
Trump criticizes Manhattan congestion pricing as a ‘disaster’ — claims New York is being ‘ruined’

Trump Denounces Manhattan’s Congestion Pricing WASHINGTON – President Trump has labeled Manhattan’s congestion pricing as a “disaster” and is urging New York City to abolish the program “immediately.” His remarks come at a time when a federal court is set to hear whether his administration can entirely scrap the program. Trump has made his opposition […]
Maduro and his wife Flores face narco-terrorism charges in a Manhattan court

Maduro and Flores Face Severe Legal Challenges National security analysts suggest that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are experiencing a “worst-case scenario.” They’re notably entrenched in Venezuelan politics yet currently detained in the United States before their upcoming arraignment on January 5. The couple, married for 13 years, was apprehended in […]
Office rental prices in Manhattan skyscrapers are expected to soar by 2026.

Soaring Office Rents in Manhattan Office rental prices in Manhattan are soaring, with a record 313 leases kicking off at $100 per square foot in 2025. Some in the industry believe that rents could reach as high as $250, although they caution there’s a risk the market might cool off. According to JLL’s recent analysis, […]
Manhattan is one of the hardest cities to find an apartment to rent.

NYC’s Rental Market Hits New Highs New York City has long dealt with rental challenges, but things seem to be intensifying, especially in terms of competition for housing. Recent data from RentCafe shows that Manhattan has become noticeably more competitive in the rental market. For the first time, it finds itself in the top five […]