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Policy & Regulations
Catskills Riverfront Hotel Gets Stop Work Order, Tax Breaks
The historic village of Coxsackie lies along the Hudson River in the Catskills, a coveted place of destination these days. Coxsackie officials issued a...
A List of Illegal Pets in NYC
According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, “by law, most farm, wild, and exotic animals cannot be kept as...
NY Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Due to Real Estate Scam and Bribery Scandal
Governor Kathy Hochul’s promise to end an era of scandal appears to have been empty, as one of her own hand-picked assignments from less...
It’s Electric! The Rise of E-Scooters and E-Bikes!
Getting around in NYC can be a struggle, but many steps have been taken to ease the burden. Bike lanes have been added, new...
Mayor Announces Billboards Targeting “Don’t Say Gay” Bill by Desantis. Tells Floridians to “Come to NYC”
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's plans to send billboard advertising signs to Florida, in protest of the state's passing of the controversial...
A Look Inside the Staten Island Amazon Union Vote
As the second-largest public employer in the country, edged out only by Walmart, Amazon boasts more than 1.1 million workers across the United States....
Tedious Government Websites
The government! It’s big, it’s scary, and sometimes it can’t help being a silly goose. For example, the people who make government websites seem...
NYC Elevators: Common Causes of Breakdowns and Accidents
It’s a terrifying thought and one of my personal worst fears. A Final Destination type incident involving an elevator sends you hurtling to the...
When Can Landlords Legally Turn Off the Heat?
As temperatures rise, skies clear, and the city settles into the full flush of April, New Yorkers start throwing open their windows to breathe...
Nearly a Decade Later: Is NYC Ready for Another Hurricane Sandy?
Homelessness has crippled New York City in recent years, surpassing levels that haven’t been since the Great Depression when poverty plagued the city. Another...