The Dukes of Pennsylvania Avenue? Viral ‘General Lee’ stunt driver aims to ‘Jump for Trump’
Stunt Driver Aims for a Viral Jump in D.C. Raymond Kohn, known for his antics as a stunt driver, recently took a leap with the “General Lee” car at a fountain in Kentucky, aiming to reach a wider audience online. Describing himself as “just a good boy,” he expressed hopes of making his next jump […]
CorTrust Bank intends to revamp a section of Minnesota Avenue for a new site.
Cortrust Bank’s Redevelopment Plans for Minnesota Avenue June 18, 2025 Cortrust Bank is gearing up to redevelop the block on Minnesota Avenue where its new two-storey branch will be located. This change involves relocating from a long-established branch situated at 2101 S. Minnesota Avenue to a new site between 21st and 22nd Streets. The new […]
Normal operations continue on Roosevelt Avenue in NYC, even as undocumented workers express fear over Trump’s anticipated ICE enforcement: ‘I’m scared every day’
Concerns Persist on Roosevelt Avenue Amid Immigration Crackdown Roosevelt Avenue continued its routine, seemingly untouched by the turmoil linked to immigration enforcement. Despite threats of severe crackdowns from the Trump administration on cities led by Democrats, daily life played out as usual, albeit under a cloud of fear. Workers in the sex trade and vendors […]
Fifth Avenue in New York City to undergo a $400M redesign focused on pedestrians, likely upsetting drivers and cyclists.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Sparks Controversy Fifth Avenue is facing backlash from both drivers and cyclists following Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement of a $400 million redesign project. City Hall has shared renderings showcasing what is being called the first major redesign in the boulevard’s 200-year history. The goal is to enhance the experience for pedestrians in […]
Knicks fans fill Seventh Avenue outside Madison Square Garden to celebrate the Game 6 victory against the Celtics.
It felt like a garden party, except it was outside the garden. Thousands of Knicks fans flooded Seventh Avenue on Friday night, celebrating their team’s unexpected triumph over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. This series upset brought a wave of excitement, with cheers echoing as a sea of blue […]
MTA greenlights $250M for consultants to expand Second Avenue subway — which they claim will cost $4.3B per mile to build
MTA spending is like a runaway train. The Metropolitan Transportation Board tickled nearly $250 million on Wednesday for consultants on the already expensive and long-term second-venue extension of the already huge and expensive second-venue subway extension. Phase 2 of the Megaplan is expected to inhale $7.7 billion, or about $4.3 billion per mile, if you […]
Park Avenue supertall tower anchored by Ken Griffin’s Citadel begins long road to joining NYC skyline
The clock will be ticking through Monday and begin to gain approval for the city of Midtown's most ambitious development project. It is a 1.8 million square feet tall 1,600 feet tower on 350 Park Avenue, developed by the horrifying victory of public and private wealth. The seven-month public review process known as Ulurp begins […]
NYC’s Third Avenue traffic light slowdown blindsides drivers as locals complain of e-bike ‘racetrack’
Upper East Side residents say they are blinded to slowing down the traffic lights that have turned the third avenue into a “racecourse” and “glaciers” for drivers. The Transportation Agency retimed the lights from 25 mph to 15 mph between 60th and 96th Avenue. Local city council members said they were not given notices of […]
Saks Fifth Avenue owner to close Neiman Marcus’ landmarked flagship store
The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue said it would close Nieman Marcus's century flagship store just two months after acquiring its longtime luxury rival in the blockbuster merger. The fashionable shop inside the 111-year-old nine-story Renaissance Revival Tower in downtown Dallas will close on March 31 due to a “condition beyond our control.” Post. Downtown's […]
Billionaire Julia Koch sells $45M Park Avenue co-op
Manhattan's famed 740 Park Ave. saw another prominent real estate sale once again. Julia Koch, one of the world's wealthiest women with an estimated net worth of $74.2 billion, has just sold the co-op at the exclusive Park Avenue Palace for $45 million, according to Forbes . Real deal First reported sales. According to Gimme […]