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Zohran Mamdani: New York City’s controversial mayor

Zohran Mamdani: New York City's controversial mayor

The Complexities of Sex Work and Political Campaigns A friend of mine, who happens to be a journalist, recently explored Manhattan to engage in conversations with individuals involved in sex work. It was, well, just for a chat. You could say that candidate Zohran Mamdani firmly sees sex work as legitimate employment. After all, when […]

New data indicates a decline in New York City’s financial services sector.

New data indicates a decline in New York City's financial services sector.

Concerns About New York’s Economic Future The standing of New York City as a significant economic powerhouse in the U.S. may be under threat, according to a prominent member of the local business scene. Kathryn Wilde, who serves as the president and CEO of the New York City Partnership, spoke on WABC 770 AM’s “Cat […]

New York City’s first horror bookstore, The Twisted Spine, opens, offering ‘Frankenstein’ and contemporary favorites: ‘Nothing else quite like this’

New York City's first horror bookstore, The Twisted Spine, opens, offering 'Frankenstein' and contemporary favorites: ‘Nothing else quite like this’

New Horror Bookstore Opens in Brooklyn New Yorkers might face something more unsettling than rent hikes—strange new shops popping up around the city. This month, The Twisted Spine made its debut in Brooklyn, and it’s the first bookstore in the Big Apple dedicated entirely to horror. With a collection of over 1,500 titles, from classics […]

New York City’s concealed ‘noise cameras’ have issued $1.7 million in fines

New York City's concealed 'noise cameras' have issued $1.7 million in fines

Many cities have introduced “noise cameras” to monitor loud motorcycles and other vehicles, resulting in over $1.7 million in fines in recent years. Brooklyn City Councilman Lincoln Restler mentioned that constituents are actually requesting more cameras on their streets. He’s observed a significant increase in noise complaints lately, prompting his own investment in a $40,000 […]

Rents in New York City’s most affluent areas have increased by 60% since the pandemic.

Rents in New York City's most affluent areas have increased by 60% since the pandemic.

Rent prices in some of New York City’s most affluent neighborhoods have surged over 60% since the pandemic, leaving even six-figure earners grappling with housing costs. Tribeca and Soho experienced the most significant uptick, with rents rising about 60% from 2020 to 2025, as reported in an analysis by Bloomberg, utilizing data from StreetEasy and […]