New report shows which NYC borough homebuyers are abandoning in large numbers
Residents of Brooklyn are increasingly finding new homes on Staten Island. According to a PropertyShark analysis, 12% of Brooklyn buyers opted for properties in this often-overlooked borough. Out of 2,669 Brooklyn residents who purchased properties from January 1 to May 31, 315—about 12%—made the move to Staten Island. This shift is largely attributed to high […]
Zohran Mamdani backed by borough president who likens socialist to Obama
Mamdani’s Tour in Queens Draws Support from Richards Zohran Mamdani wrapped up his “Five Boroughs Against Trump” tour on Friday, receiving enthusiastic backing from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Richards, a Democrat with over 13 years of experience in the borough, encouraged supporters to rally around the 33-year-old mayoral hopeful. “Zoran brings a sense of […]
Candidates for Manhattan borough president clash over public safety and bail reform
Borough President Race Heats Up in Manhattan The competition for Manhattan’s borough president is becoming increasingly intense, particularly around topics like public safety and the recent changes to bail laws. Key figures in this Democratic primary include State Senator Brad Hoylman-Cigal and City Councilman Keith Powers. Recently, Powers criticized Hoylman-Cigal for backing modifications to Albany’s […]
Griffin Fossella, 27-year-old son of Staten Island borough president, to run for City Council
Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island President Vito Fossella, announced plans to run for New York City Council on Saturday. At a campaign kickoff event at La Fontana in Oakwood, the 27-year-old financial worker at Great Kills said he is pursuing politics for his deep affection in his hometown. Staten Island Advance has been reported. […]
Julia Kiskie wins ‘Great Borough Bake-Off’ crown for Dakota creation
She's making New York City a better place. Brooklyn mom and hotel pastry chef Julia Kiski, 38, transforms the iconic Dakota Apartment into a towering, delicious treat for the third annual Gingerbread New York City: The Great Borough Bake Off. was crowned the winner. Posts can be published exclusively. This incredible and edible version of […]
Staten Island Borough President Demands Whoopi Goldberg Apologize over Bakery Accusation Made on ‘The View’
The controversy surrounding Whoopi Goldberg's accusations against a Staten Island baker is getting worse. The View A co-sponsor and borough president is now demanding that she publicly apologize for claiming the bakery refused service to her based on her politics. Borough President Vito Fossella (R) criticized Whoopi Goldberg at a news conference Friday outside Holterman's […]
Here’s how much you need to earn to leave in each borough
Anyone who has ever tried to rent an apartment in New York City knows that it is highly competitive and expensive. The latest data shows that this market shows no signs of slowing down. As of August 2024, the median asking rent for an apartment in New York City's four boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and […]