An increase, if approved by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, could take effect as soon as mid-July. A public hearing is set for May 31.

The Assembly speaker echoed concerns of others who have suggested that greater independent oversight would be more valuable than a state agency prosecuting abuse cases.

Tom Gordon is among an elite cadre who operate the 200 cranes that swing across the Manhattan skyline, but few work at the height that he does.

The construction of a Long Island Rail Road hub at Grand Central Terminal will cost $2 billion more than estimated and will not be completed until 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that would move the election to Sept. 13 from Sept. 11, a day lawmakers have said should not be about politics.

Before Cornell builds its new applied sciences school on Roosevelt Island, its first classes will be held in Google’s building in Chelsea.

Nik Wallenda said he was prepared to wear a harness when walking over Niagara Falls but would rather not.

The private memorial service for Mary Richardson Kennedy, who hanged herself Wednesday, was organized by her friends and the Richardson family.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the contractor, SP&K Construction of Brooklyn, with 11 safety violations.

Opera News magazine said it would stop reviewing the Metropolitan Opera, a policy prompted by the Met’s dissatisfaction over negative critiques.