Vacancy rates plunging at prime London office towers — mirroring NYC’s ‘flight to quality’
The “flight to quality” that has benefited Manhattan's prime real estate owners is also evident in London, the market most associated with New York. Vacancy rates are plummeting in London's most popular submarkets, particularly in modern office towers, according to Knight Frank, one of the UK's leading property management and lettings companies. Anyone involved in […]
NYC’s Four Seasons poised to reopen this week — and restore claim as city’s priciest hotel
The Four Seasons in Midtown Manhattan finally reopens on Friday after a four-year pandemic-induced closure — and is poised to regain its position as New York City's most expensive hotel, the Post reports. Ta. The swanky tower on East 57th Street reportedly extended its closure for years over competing luxury hotels after billionaire owner Ty […]
NYC’s new $9 congestion pricing toll — everything you need need to know
New York state is about to start charging drivers a new $9 toll when entering midtown Manhattan. Gov. Cathy Hochul moved to reinstate the controversial congestion pricing plan, arguing it would help fund MTA upgrades and reduce congestion and pollution on city streets. Hochul abruptly suspended the program just before it took effect in June […]
Gov. Hochul plots post-election revival of NYC’s unpopular congestion toll
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is reversing her decision to reinstate New York City's highly controversial congestion pricing and indefinitely “pause” the plan this summer. . In June, Mr. Hochul canceled a proposed $15 toll for entering below 60th Street in Manhattan after widespread opposition. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority agreed to suspend the project […]
NYC’s media mogul hangout Michael’s toasts 35th anniversary: ‘It’s all about evolution’
The first time I had lunch at Michael's was in 1995. Playboy magazine flew me in from Moscow, where I caught an exclusive interview with the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who was running for president of Russia at the time. With its minimalist design, stunning flower arrangements, and dramatic windows overlooking the tranquil garden at the […]
Marc Lore’s food delivery service Wonder is making smart use of NYC’s vacant storefronts
Wonder is revolutionizing more than just New York City cuisine. Since launching last year, the food delivery and takeout company has repurposed 19 vacant storefronts in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Wonder, which has locations in the suburbs as well as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Connecticut, plans to have 95 locations by the end […]
Vagrants may have accidentally started NYC’s Prospect Park fire: sources
Homeless people camping in Brooklyn's Prospect Park may have ignited a weekend wildfire that burned two wooded acres in the urban oasis, The Post has learned. Ta. Law enforcement officials say there are indications that a vagrant staying in a secluded part of the park may have accidentally started the fire, which later engulfed the […]
Firefighters battle blaze in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park as NYC’s unprecedented dry stretch continues
A wildfire broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night amid historically dry weather, officials said. According to the FDNY, firefighters responded to the fire burning in a rolling meadow known as Nethermead in the middle of a popular green space. The fire broke out on Friday night. Michelle Padge/X The FDNY first received calls […]
Liberals fume after NYC’s Empire State Building turns red for Trump
As Donald Trump won key battleground states North Carolina and Georgia, the Empire State Building lit up red overnight and New York City landmarks “celebrated the end of democracy.” This sparked passionate protests from Democrats. The iconic Big Apple building was painted red from 11:22 to 11:27 p.m. after Trump was announced as having secured […]
Billionaire docks $160M superyacht with pool and chopper at NYC’s Chelsea Piers
He’s rocking the boat. A billionaire Las Vegas casino mogul made headlines by docking his flashy $160 million superyacht, complete with a pool, helicopter and speedboat, off the coast of the Big Apple, stunning photos show. It was done. Lorenzo Fertitta, 55, former Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and owner of Red Rock Resorts, docked his […]