New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a new tax on second homes worth over $5 million, aiming to fund public services, despite the city's ongoing loss of high-income residents to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), alongside Anthony Shorris as president and CEO. Mamdani aims to combine urban business growth with his progressive affordability agenda, emphasizing economic development and justice.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced police are investigating two Upper West Side stabbings, targeting an Asian and a Jewish man, as possible hate crimes. Suspect Raul Morales, 51, was arrested after witnesses heard him shout "Allahu Akbar." Victims are stable.
Kin Keung Ho and Lihua Owen Ma, residents of Staten Island, pleaded guilty to illegally exporting hundreds of US native turtles, falsely labeling packages. They face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has conceded he lacks the independent legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu is expected to attend the UN General Assembly in September, with US President Trump affirming he would be welcomed.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed support for the ICC, urging federal authorities to execute an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits in the fall. This follows Mamdani's earlier "war criminal" remarks, sparking debate among officials and advocates.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews, recruiting tech professionals for in-house teams to build digital tools for city agencies. Funded by $5.24 million for 30 roles, this initiative aims to deliver faster, user-centric government software, starting with a "Click to Cancel" complaint portal.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously vowed to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, now states he lacks the authority but urges US federal officials to enforce the ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu is expected in NYC for the UN General Assembly.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged US federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the US later this year, citing an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes, despite the city lacking the legal authority to do so.
A fifth person has died in New York City's Legionnaires' disease outbreak, which has sickened at least 72 people, primarily on the Upper East Side. Health officials have cleaned 34 contaminated cooling towers, but the source remains unidentified, though no new symptoms have been reported in 10 days.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks independent authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This follows President Trump's vow that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, despite Mamdani's call for federal enforcement.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has built an impressive real estate portfolio, reportedly spanning from New York City to Los Angeles and a private island in Belize. His holdings include a Hollywood Hills compound, Riverhouse apartments, a Palm Springs estate, and a Spanish Colonial home in Los Feliz.
Artists Case Jernigan and Todd Anderson are developing 'Bub,' a stop-motion video game based on Jernigan's life, exploring an artist's memories, dreams, and experiences with anxiety and MS. The game features unique visual and musical styles, aiming for intuitive yet unpredictable player interaction.
StrictlyVC is hosting an event in New York City on September 10 at Ideal Glass Studios, bringing together the startup, VC, and dealmaking community. The event will feature speakers like Craig Shapiro and Tristan Walker, focusing on community and reinvention amid NYC's accelerating startup growth.
Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was identified after allegedly igniting an incendiary device and starting a fire outside a federal building housing ICE in New York City. Three people, including an immigrant and two government employees, sustained minor injuries. Arrabaca, described as an "anti-American, anti-government extremist," was arrested.
US President Donald Trump stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks about potential detention during Netanyahu's UN General Assembly visit in September, amidst an ICC arrest warrant for alleged "crimes against humanity" in Gaza.
A New Yorker recounts furnishing a new Brooklyn apartment by shopping locally with Caroline Weaver, founder of the Locavore Guide, highlighting the benefits of supporting small businesses and community engagement over online retail.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing his administration's legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly in September, citing an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. Legal experts suggest such an arrest would be practically impossible and could conflict with the US federal government.
Bleary-eyed fans gathered across New York City for the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, expressing hope and nerves. Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized accessibility for locals, offering reduced-price tickets and public watch parties, contrasting with former President Trump's past immigration policies.
Despite concerns from prominent business leaders about New York City's economic environment under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Airbnb purchased a building for $81.5 million, and AI company Anthropic announced plans to significantly expand its workforce and lease a 16-story building, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the city.
Investigators found the remains of several geese on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year, killing six people. The NTSB described evidence suggesting the helicopter struck birds before plummeting, renewing safety concerns about low-altitude flights.
The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
A major office-to-residential conversion in NYC was temporarily halted after steel columns buckled, highlighting engineering challenges in repurposing old buildings for housing. Experts say the incident, while concerning, underscores the need for meticulous planning rather than undermining adaptive reuse.
New York City has implemented a "Click-to-Cancel" rule, requiring businesses to allow subscription cancellations as easily as sign-ups. This mirrors a federal rule vacated by a court and aims to save consumers millions annually by simplifying cancellation processes and eliminating complex procedures.
