NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Manhattan Rezoning Approved, New Social Club For Coincidences, AG James Sues Parent Company of Zelle, and NYC Foot Traffic Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels
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Aug 14, 2025 Arun Venagopal, a WNYC reporter focusing on urban dynamics, shares insights into the recently approved midtown Manhattan rezoning plan that aims to create 10,000 new housing units. He explores compelling data on Manhattan's foot traffic bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, highlighting increased office visits and its positive impact on local tourism. Venagopal also discusses the city’s unique new social club celebrating coincidences, alongside the Attorney General's lawsuit against Zelle, painting an optimistic picture for NYC's urban revival.
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Midtown Rezoning Could Add 10,000 Homes
- The City Council approved a Midtown rezoning expected to add about 10,000 homes across 42 blocks.
- Officials say ~3,000 of those units would be considered affordable, aiming to restore Midtown as a place to live.
AG Sues Zelle Parent For Alleged Fraud Failures
- New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Early Warning Services, the parent company of Zelle, alleging failures to protect users from fraud.
- The suit follows the CFPB dropping a similar case earlier this year amid federal turmoil.
New Club Celebrates City Coincidences
- The Association Association is a new social club that meets monthly to notice and celebrate coincidences around the city.
- Founder Emery Snyder says about 200 people have joined and they use chance-based games to pick meetup locations.