Mamdani’s $70M plan for a city-owned grocery store has not examined its effects on small businesses.
Concerns Over Municipal Grocery Store Plan Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s administration hasn’t taken the time to assess how the proposed municipal grocery store initiative might affect local small businesses, as acknowledged by his budget director on Tuesday. During a City Council hearing, Sherif Soliman, who leads the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, faced questions regarding […]
Spain Provided $2bn to Undocumented Immigrants, Yet Only Invested $70m in Border Security
Last year, the Spanish government allocated over 1.8 billion euros from taxpayer funds to assist illegal immigrants, but only about 60 million euros went towards preventing their entry into the country. Initially, the government set aside roughly 659 million euros for support programs aimed at illegal migrants and related expenses for 2025. Toward the end […]
Gnomes and mahjong sets for the Masters tournament quickly sell out during $70M merchandise rush
Massive Merchandise Sales Expected at The Masters For many fans, spending big on merchandise at The Masters Tournament seems justifiable. According to estimates, Augusta National could rake in around $70 million in merchandise sales during the 2026 event in Georgia. This staggering number has certainly caught the attention of the sports world. Sports business analyst […]
Mamdani seeks $70M from NYC for a ‘feasibility study’ on a city-operated grocery store initiative, according to sources.
Mayor’s Grocery Store Proposal Sparks Controversy Mayor Zoran Mamdani is eyeing a substantial $70 million for what he describes as a “feasibility study” to investigate the possibility of a city-run grocery store initiative. This comes at a time when he’s vocal about poverty issues and considering tax hikes to boost the city’s finances, according to […]
Senate GOP super PAC dumps nearly $70M into Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan races
A Senate Republican super PAC aligned with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pouring $67.5 million into close races in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan to break through the Democratic “blue wall.” With less than 35 days until the election, the Senate Republican Leadership Fund is funding TV, radio and digital ads targeting Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania), […]