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Eric Adams’ Proposed $98 Billion Budget Relies on a Small Increase in Real Estate Values
Eric Adams’ initial budget proposal includes roughly $98 Billion in spending, a reduction in expenditures from Mayor de Blasio’s final budget of $102.8 Billion...
The True Cost of Giving Birth in NYC
New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world. The rent is high, you have a ton of bills, and...
Is it Legal for My Neighbor to Smoke from Their Balcony?
Currently, about 14 percent of the American population considers themselves to be regular tobacco smokers—this number is significantly lower than the peak figure of...
Astoria’s Smart Bins: The Next Step in NYC’s Composting Battle
Update: The composting pilot program has largely been a success, and the city is expanding the project to other parts of Queens. This expansion...
NYC Planning Commission Skeptical of Governor Hochul’s Penn Station Redevelopment Plan Â
Update: As of July 22nd, 2022, the Empire State Development Corporation’s members unanimously approved a $7 billion plan to fund the Penn State redevelopment project....
The Subway: When New York’s Unhoused Have Nowhere Left To Go
New York City is meant to be a place for people to achieve their dreams and make it big. However, making it big is...
Who Will Be the Next NY Governor?
The race is on for Governor in New York for 2022, and the competition is fierce. Current Pro Tem Governor Kathy Hochul will have...
The Federal Bank Intends to Hike Interest to Fight Back Inflation
President Biden reinstated Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell for a second four-year term in a conflicted climate. The economy is still struggling to...
King Family Asks for Redirection of MLK Day Celebrations
While the third Monday in January may be considered a holiday for some, as government offices and the Federal Reserve are closed, this year’s...
The Impact of Inflation on Rent-Controlled and Rent-Stabilized Apartments in NYC
Inflation and rising costs are hitting everyone, landlords, and tenants alike. Owners of rent-controlled apartments in New York City are being squeezed by increasing...