Tragedy at Park Avenue office tower by troubled Shane Tamura cast a shadow over NYC’s top business district
A tragic shooting at a prominent Manhattan building occurred on Monday, marking a dark moment for the city’s post-pandemic recovery. Before the loss of four innocent lives due to the actions of Shane Tamra at 345 Park Avenue, this renowned street had seen a resurgence after facing years of corporate stagnation in places like Hudson […]
New York City business leaders consider providing active shooter training to unsettled employees after the Shane Tamura incident
Business leaders are stepping up efforts to enhance worker safety, particularly in light of the recent tragic shooting at a major Manhattan office complex. Shane Tamura, the shooter, walked into the 345 Park Avenue building around 6:30 PM on Monday armed with a semi-automatic weapon. Once inside, he opened fire, killing four individuals. The victims […]
Consumer Confidence Surges Unexpectedly Amid Growing Optimism for Employment and Business Environment
Consumer Sentiment Surges in July In July, American consumer sentiment surpassed expectations, indicating a rise in optimism about the economic outlook and job market, as reported by a recent study from the conference committee. The Consumer Trust Index jumped from a revised 95.2 in June to 97.2 this month, well above the economists’ forecast of […]
Cincinnati business owners condemned ‘hate crime’ following viral downtown assault
Cincinnati Incident Sparks Outrage Cincinnati – A local business owner has spoken out about a violent incident that exploded near his store in downtown Cincinnati, gaining national attention after videos circulated on social media. The scene unfolded early Saturday morning at the intersection of Force and Elm Street, outside the Love and Late Night Restaurant, […]
Ex-Trump advisor Hope Hicks becomes part of Megyn Kelly’s media business
Hope Hicks, a former senior aide to President Trump, is teaming up with Megyn Kelly to enhance their emerging media business. Hicks, at 36, will step into the role of Chief Operating Officer for Kelly’s Devil May Care Media starting Monday. This includes overseeing “AM Update with Megyn Kelly” and the “Megyn Kelly Show,” along […]
Significant IRS Updates Expected for Business Tax Audits in 2025
IRS Announces Changes to Corporate Tax Audits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled new guidance aimed at significantly reducing the time corporate taxpayers spend during audits. This initiative, revealed on Friday, is intended to make the audit experience more collaborative and efficient. The updated interim guidance will be in effect from 2025 through 2026, […]
Reasons to have both the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business and Ink Business Preferred
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: An Overview A new addition to Chase’s business credit card offerings is the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, which comes with a high annual fee of $795. This card promises generous rewards on business and travel expenses, raising the question—Is it really worth it? Especially if you already own another […]
I enrolled in the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card and here’s my reason.
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Overview It’s often said that the devil is in the details. So, when I came across the announcement about the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, I found it hard not to scoff at the idea of a whopping 200,000 point welcome bonus tied to a $30,000 spend within the […]
The Fix Our Forests Act favors business interests over the environment.
Concerns Surrounding American Public Forests American public forests are facing significant threats these days. There has been a considerable increase in timber harvesting, which many attribute to President Trump’s policies. This includes the Presidential Order that aims to eliminate longstanding Roadless Rules and reduce Wildlife Conservation Efforts. While these actions paint a broad picture, there […]
Curtis Sliwa meets with NYC business leaders as mayoral race intensifies.
GOP NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Draws Business Attention The business sector is cautiously considering GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, but will they be willing to contribute financially? After my column on Sliwa’s noticeable lead in polls, it turned out that the NYC Partnership was set to meet with him and the Guardian Angels’ founders […]