Residents puzzled by letters from the City of Los Angeles stating they owe business taxes
Confusion Over Business Tax Notices in Los Angeles When Chelsea Rivera got a letter from the city of Los Angeles in September, she initially thought it must be a mistake. “It was very confusing,” Rivera shared. “I didn’t really know what it was about.” According to her, the letter indicated that she might need to […]
New York City businesses making customers pay for congestion fees, regardless of whether they live outside the ‘relief’ area
Congestion pricing in New York City is affecting businesses significantly. According to industry leaders, the MTA’s new congestion pricing initiative is leading entrepreneurs to shift costs onto consumers, even outside the designated “relief zone” in downtown Manhattan. This was highlighted in announcements made on Wednesday. Experts have noted the challenge of quantifying how much these […]
City Councilman James Solomon will be the next mayor of Jersey City after winning against former Democratic Governor McGreevey.
James Solomon Wins Jersey City Mayor Race City Councilman James Solomon, a progressive candidate, triumphed over former Governor Jim McGreevey in Tuesday’s runoff election to become the next mayor of Jersey City. At 41, Solomon has served two terms on the City Council, focusing his campaign on “affordability and fighting corruption,” branding himself as an […]
This Southern safe city is the next target for federal immigration authorities.
New Deportation Operations Launched in New Orleans The Trump administration is ramping up deportation efforts in several cities, focusing on the South. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new operation in New Orleans, which has been labeled a sanctuary city. On Wednesday, DHS confirmed via a press release that deportation funding is […]
Two NYC labor unions overlook Zohran Mamdani supporter for City Council speaker, endorse Julie Menin
New York City Council President Candidate Gains Union Support The leading candidate for New York City Council president received new backing from unions on Monday, which indicates a potential strategy to counter Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Julie Menin, a Democrat representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side, identifies as Jewish and aligns with a moderate pro-Israel stance. This […]
Trump Administration Dismisses 8 Immigration Judges in New York City
On Monday, the Trump administration reportedly dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City as part of a broader initiative aimed at accelerating the deportation of undocumented immigrants. All eight judges were from the 26 Federal Plaza office, which is one of three federal immigration courts in New York City. Sources familiar with the situation, […]
Cynthia Erivo sports an oversized Hermès Birkin 50 in New York City
Cynthia Erivo was recently seen in New York City with a remarkably large beige Birkin bag that almost appeared to defy gravity. This isn’t just any Birkin; it was so sizable that one might wonder what exactly it held. I mean, could it be Elphaba’s iconic pointy hat? Or perhaps a spare pair—maybe even more—of […]
City council candidate promises to reside and work from a trailer near a park plagued by drug issues.
Raul Claros’ Plans for MacArthur Park Raul Claros, a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council, announced on Tuesday that if he wins, he intends to live in a mobile home near MacArthur Park. “We really need to think outside the box,” Claros shared with the Los Angeles Times. “The situation around MacArthur Park is […]
Progressive candidate wins against former governor Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayoral election
McGreevey Falls Short in Jersey City Mayoral Runoff Just a month after Andrew Cuomo stepped away from the spotlight—having lost the New York mayoral race—another former governor, Jim McGreevey of New Jersey, found himself in a similar predicament. He ran for the mayoral position in Jersey City but also faced defeat at the hands of […]
Jim McGreevey defeated in Jersey City mayoral election by James Solomon
McGreevey Loses Jersey City Mayoral Runoff After former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent defeat in the mayoral race, another ex-governor sought political hope but faced a similar outcome. Jim McGreevey, who served as New Jersey’s governor, ran for mayor of Jersey City, the second-largest city in the state, but lost in the recent runoff […]