Mamdani Gains New Support in Effort to Impose High Taxes on New York City’s Wealthy
Tax Increases Proposed by NYC Mayor Amid State’s Budget Talks New York City’s Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, is pushing for tax increases, which seem likely to happen despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s earlier promises not to raise taxes. On Monday night, the Democratic-controlled New York State Assembly shared a budget proposal that includes several measures championed by […]
New York City’s unusual approach to illegal hydrant parking has residents upset.
It’s a bit perplexing, really. In Queens, the city is resorting to using large potted plants to stop illegal parking in front of fire hydrants, mainly to keep FDNY trucks clear during emergencies, according to local residents and officials. Many are upset about this approach. “I think the decision to install these planters is completely […]
New York City’s oldest Italian eatery set to shut down after 120 years
Final Meal for Manhattan’s Oldest Italian Restaurant Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant, is set to serve its last meal tomorrow, February 27th. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, this beloved establishment is closing its doors. The decision to shutter the restaurant follows the passing of longtime owner Laura Maiorio, who ran it […]
Controversial activist who compared CPS to genocide could be chosen by Mamdani to head the city’s child welfare agency
Potential Child Welfare Leader Raises Concerns Mayor Zoran Mamdani is contemplating appointing a controversial activist, Angela Barton, to oversee the city’s child welfare agency, as reported by the Post. Currently, Barton is nearing the end of her interview process for the role leading the Department of Child Welfare, according to a source familiar with the […]
STEVE FORBES: Avoid using homeowners to balance New York City’s budget
New York City’s Budget Dilemma New York City finds itself at a critical junction, both politically and financially. Mayor Zoran Mamdani has unveiled a preliminary budget of $127 billion for fiscal year 2027, but he warns of a looming $5.4 billion shortfall. He suggests that without new revenue options from the state government, the city […]
Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer relies on the strategies of New York City’s socialist mayor’s advisors.
Tom Steyer, who is running for governor of California, is reportedly enlisting the help of the political operatives who supported Zoran Mamdani’s bid for mayor in New York City. Steyer, a former hedge fund manager and notable Democratic donor who previously sought the presidential nomination in 2020, is collaborating with the far-left political firm Fight […]
Blue City’s Strategy to Increase Pay for DoorDash Drivers Faces Economic Principles
Seattle Gig Workers Face Income Decline After the implementation of Seattle’s ordinance aimed at increasing wages for gig workers, many are now experiencing a sharp decline in their earnings. Initially, these regulations successfully raised app-based workers’ minimum wage payments and compensation for time spent in traffic and distance traveled. However, wages soon dropped considerably as […]
Malliotakis urges the Supreme Court to prevent Democrats from eliminating New York City’s only Republican House seat
Malliotakis Seeks Supreme Court Help on Redistricting Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) has requested the U.S. Supreme Court’s intervention to shield New York’s only Republican-held House seat from what she describes as a “baseless” legal challenge aimed at redistricting ahead of the midterms. In an emergency motion submitted Friday to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Malliotakis’ legal team […]
Mayor Mamdani shows a lack of compassion by not addressing New York City’s homeless issue.
Concerns About Mayor Mamdani’s Approach One of the few aspects of Zoran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign that caught my attention was his demeanor. His events and social media posts maintained a cheerful vibe, and he seemed to enjoy the long hours of work, even if the results appeared bleak. For the most part, he has kept […]
New York City’s nightlife is alive — introducing the latest supper club scene.
New Yorkers are grappling with a wave of loneliness, high dining costs, and a complicated dating landscape. Yet, a growing number of savvy individuals are opting for underground dinner parties as a way to build community. These intimate gatherings range from swanky penthouse dinners on the Upper East Side, featuring truffle risotto and martinis, to […]