New affordable housing tower rises near the iconic Parachute Jump in Coney Island
Coney Island Affordable Housing Development Groundbreaking Mayor Eric Adams took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for a new development featuring entirely affordable apartments, situated near Coney Island’s iconic parachute jump. Using a shovel, Adams joined executives from BFC Partners along with representatives from city agencies and Goldman Sachs to mark the beginning of […]
Excavation at the Tower of London reveals medieval skeletons that might belong to plague victims
Archaeologists have recently unearthed ancient skeletons that might belong to victims of the Black Death, located just beneath one of London’s well-visited sites. The news was shared by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the entity responsible for overseeing the Tower of London. This discovery was made during spring excavations, the first at the Tower in 30 […]
Historic Water Tower House in California listed for $5.5M
A unique property in California, formerly a water tower, is now on the market. This 87-foot tall building is considered one of the tallest standalone homes in the U.S. Originally built as a crucial stop for steam engines, it’s well-known locally and operates as a popular Airbnb. This historical residence is located in a small […]
Recently uncovered ancient tower homes in the Nile Delta show a prosperous Ptolemaic city.
Recently, archaeologists uncovered multi-story buildings from an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile Delta, shedding new light on urban life in that era. The site, which dates back to times known as IMET or Butto, is located at Tell El-Fara’in. The University of Manchester announced these findings in a recent press release. Despite several past […]
JPMorgan intends to enhance the dull tower beside its new Midtown headquarters — and here’s a first glimpse
JPMorgan Chase’s Revamp at 383 Madison Ave JPMorgan Chase is giving its 383 Madison Ave. location a significant facelift, which, interestingly, feels like the “older brother” to the bank’s newer headquarters at 270 Park Ave. Sources suggest that the changes aim to create modern workplaces and more open areas, complementing the Foster + Partners design […]
Man climbs 250-foot-high tower of the Roosevelt Island Tram in New York City
Police, along with surprising video footage, revealed that a masked climber, described as a “Daredevil,” had to be apprehended while attempting to scale the Roosevelt Island tram on Monday evening. The 20-year-old suspect was seen casually pacing along the gangway of the tram’s 250-foot-high support tower on the Manhattan side. The footage showed him occasionally […]
Police apprehend anti-ICE demonstrators occupying the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Protesters Arrested in NYC Over ICE Policies On Monday afternoon, law enforcement in New York City apprehended 24 individuals protesting against ICE. The demonstrators were primarily gathered in the lobby of a building, chanting “take-out” and voicing their anger over deportations, reading the names of immigrants sent to a major security prison in El Salvador. […]
Fengyang Drum Tower in China, over 650 years old, falls down
A part of the ancient Feng Yang Drum Tower in China collapsed on Monday, prompting tourists to seek safety. The 650-year-old structure in Anhui lost numerous roof tiles, creating a cloud of dust that spread around popular tourist spots. Footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media, showing the chaos that ensued as visitors […]
Police security for the Chicago mayor arrived at work intoxicated after celebrating at Trump Tower.
An officer responsible for the security of Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson faces disciplinary action after reportedly arriving at work under the influence following a celebration of President Trump’s inauguration. Josue Najera, 44, was scheduled to guard the mayor’s residence from 9 PM to 6 AM on January 20. However, internal documents suggest he appeared affected […]
Jihadi Leader in Syria ‘Desires a Trump Tower in Damascus’
Syrian President Ahmed Al Shara, who leads the jihadist entity Hayat Tahri al-Sham (HTS), allegedly offered oil and gas concessions along with a prospective Trump Tower in Israel as part of a strategy to engage with President Donald Trump during his visit this week. In a report, Jonathan Bass, who heads the Louisiana-based natural gas […]