Ken Griffin’s $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon is a setback for NYC
Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, recently made headlines with a remarkable donation of $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, specifically for a new campus in Miami. This move came just a few months after Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on him to advocate for a tax on pied-à-terre properties, and it’s being viewed as a […]
Man outside NYC restaurant attacked with hot substance, suffers serious burns
New York City police are currently seeking an individual who, in a rather alarming incident, approached a 44-year-old man from behind near 1638 Park Avenue. This person threw an unidentified substance at the victim, resulting in severe burns to his face and neck. According to police reports, the event took place around 8:47 p.m. on […]
High-ranking CUNY official accused of groping and harassing female staff member in NYC lawsuit
Accusations Against CUNY Director of Misconduct A high-ranking official at CUNY is facing serious allegations of inappropriate behavior, including groping, harassment, and indecent exposure, according to a recent lawsuit. Krafins Valcin, who holds the title of senior director for academic collaboration technology, reportedly assaulted a 34-year-old IT senior associate after an office happy hour in […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani shares his response to Netanyahu’s mention at the UN with Theo Von.
Mayor Mamdani Reacts to Netanyahu’s UN Speech New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared his thoughts with podcaster Theo Von about being mentioned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly last month. Mamdani described it as “strange,” noting that he was in a meeting with the Dutch […]
NYC crisis? More like a success, as Manhattan office spaces are filling up.
The doom and gloom predictions for New York City during the pandemic have surprisingly shifted to a booming real estate market. Manhattan’s vast 450 million square feet of office space is now more occupied than it was before COVID led to significant emptying of office floors. Recent findings from three major brokerage firms show that […]
Wine and Food Festival in NYC to include Sylvester Stallone, Bryan Cranston, and non-alcoholic activities
This year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival is set to showcase a mix of celebrity chefs and, interestingly, some non-alcoholic options, as Side Dish has learned. Actor Sylvester Stallone is expected to be at a dinner event promoting his Carbonadi Italian Vodka brand. Bryan Cranston will participate in tastings to highlight the tequila […]
Organizers of the Islamic wellness retreat, which NYC first lady Rama Duwaji attended, urged for the destruction of Israel in offensive social media messages.
A group that runs a luxury, Islamic-themed women’s retreat, where Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was an “artist-in-residence,” has made social media posts advocating for the destruction of Israel and calling for the “cleansing” of Palestine from its perceived oppressors. An October 2025 Instagram post from the Women Sanctuary, […]
Pete Davidson confronts NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani about highway issues
Pete Davidson recently shared a candid message with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday night. The comedian, 32, was informed by Kimmel, the show’s host, that the 34-year-old mayor would be joining them shortly. As a lifelong resident of NYC, Davidson was asked if he had […]
Disgraced NYC wine seller Sherry-Lehmann loses lawsuit that claimed defamation by a journalist and former executives
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday to dismiss a peculiar lawsuit from the now-closed New York City wine shop Sherry-Lehmann, which had accused its former owners and a notable journalist of conspiring to harm the business’s reputation, based on court documents. Sherry-Lehmann, which closed its long-standing Park Avenue location in 2023 after facing multiple lawsuits […]
Mamdani reveals his administration’s strategies to address growing antisemitism in NYC
New York City Launches Antisemitism Combat Strategy New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently introduced what he’s calling “the first-ever municipal strategy to combat antisemitism.” This announcement comes amid concerns that he has fostered anti-Israel sentiment while overseeing a city with a significant Jewish population. In a post on social media, the mayor referenced teachings […]