The article critiques the recurring 'forever war' pattern in US foreign policy, drawing parallels between the failures in Afghanistan and Iraq and the current escalating conflict with Iran under Donald Trump, arguing that persistent misconceptions, political dishonesty, and ego drive costly, unwinnable entanglements.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos commented on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax, calling it 'a fine thing' but cautioning against aggressive taxation. He criticized Mamdani's 'villain strategy' targeting individuals like Ken Griffin and slammed the city's public school spending and economic inefficiencies.
Jeff Bezos criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax, calling it a 'fine thing' but cautioning against aggressive implementation. Bezos also slammed Mamdani's 'villain strategy' of targeting individuals like Ken Griffin and highlighted government spending inefficiencies.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are applying for primary residence exemptions to avoid the new pied-à-terre tax, which targets high-value properties not used as primary homes. The tax, enacted in May 2026, aims to fund city services, but residents like Karen Young find the exemption process cumbersome.
US actor Vincent Pastore, famed for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in "The Sopranos," has died at 80 in his Bronx, New York City home. His manager, Robert Attermann, remembered him as passionate about acting and a generous mentor.
New York City's historic Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, is transitioning from commercial space to luxury residential apartments, with prices reaching $58.5 million. After a seven-year renovation, the iconic landmark will open this fall, featuring 36 units and amenities, despite its controversial past.
Dan Sohail, a New Jersey man, was sentenced to six months and a week in prison for ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn. The judge cited Sohail's mental health issues, declining a stiffer sentence sought by prosecutors who initially viewed it as a hate crime.
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.
