LA’s ‘mansion tax’ generated $1 billion, but very little was allocated to housing.
Critique of L.A. Homelessness Tax Initiative This week, some left-leaning groups in Los Angeles celebrated the implementation of an “apartment tax” aimed at combating homelessness. However, they overlooked a glaring fact: the city hasn’t managed to allocate more than 1% of the $1 billion generated for actual housing projects. Critics attribute this shortfall to a […]
Zohran Mamdani and NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji officially take up residence at Gracie Mansion.
The new mayor is aiming for some noteworthy changes. Mayor Zoran Mamdani and his partner, Rama Dhwaj, officially settled into Gracie Mansion on Monday, which has sparked some ideas regarding updates for the bathrooms in this historic residence. “One of the first things we want to do is install bidets in Gracie Mansion,” Mamdani mentioned […]
Tony Southampton plans to purchase a $26M beachfront mansion only to demolish it.
Town Looks to Purchase Luxury Mansion for Public Beach Access In an upscale Long Island town, officials are considering a nearly $26 million purchase of a luxury 11-bedroom oceanfront mansion, which they plan to demolish. This initiative aims to provide residents access to a public beach along a 472-foot stretch of waterfront on Meadow Lane. […]
New Jersey man charged with murdering brother and family before setting mansion on fire goes to jury selection
Trial of Paul Caneiro Begins The trial for Paul Caneiro starts Monday; he is accused of fatally shooting his brother and then brutally stabbing his sister-in-law, niece, and nephew before setting fire to his New Jersey mansion. Caneiro, 59, a former vice president at Square One, a tech firm in New Jersey, had been in […]
Star Wars and Haunted Mansion to undergo renovations in 2026
Planning a Winter Trip to Disneyland? Read This First If you’re thinking about a winter visit to Disneyland, I’d recommend double-checking a few details before locking in your plans. As we look ahead to early 2026, Disneyland is set for its usual renovation period, and it may surprise families eager to enjoy the park’s biggest […]
Mayor Adams cautions Zohran Mamdani regarding the ‘ghost’ of Gracie Mansion
Ghosts at Gracie Mansion? Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams has humorously warned his successor, Zoran Mamdani, that Gracie Mansion—his new residence—might be haunted. “Watch out for ghosts,” Adams quipped during a trip to Washington, D.C., as reported by FOX Business. He added, “As long as it’s operating near the city, it’s a friendly ghost. If we […]
Mamdani, the incoming mayor, will transition from his Astoria apartment to Gracie Mansion.
Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani to Move from Rent-Stabilized Apartment On Monday, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani announced that he plans to leave his rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria shortly after he takes office in January. Mamdani, who is 34, and his wife will relocate to Gracie Mansion, which is quite a leap from their current modest one-bedroom dwelling to […]
Ralphie from ‘A Christmas Story’ received an invitation to the Playboy Mansion when he was 18
The Busiest Time for Bunnies For bunnies, this is definitely a hectic season. Peter Billingsley, who portrayed the wide-eyed 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in “A Christmas Story,” has a rather cheeky holiday memory—watching his own film at the Playboy Mansion alongside Hugh Hefner and the bunnies. “He was a huge fan of the movie… I once […]
Kenneth Cole puts Westchester mansion back on the market after Clooney’s visit.
Kenneth Cole’s Westchester Mansion Back on the Market It looks like fashion designer Kenneth Cole’s mansion in Westchester is up for sale again. Earlier this year, George Clooney rented the historic home while he was involved with his Broadway production of “Good Night and Good Luck.” This adds to the mansion’s already rich history; it’s […]
D4vd’s Los Angeles mansion to be listed for sale amid murder investigation
Investigation Following Discovery of Teen’s Body in Singer’s Car The recent discovery of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas’ body in the trunk of a Tesla has brought renewed attention to the rental apartment once occupied by the singer, D4vd. The property, located in the Hollywood Hills, is set to return to the rental market soon. This four-bedroom, […]