What Portland misjudged about addiction and why New York should take note
Hello. I’m Scott, and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve lived through the misconceptions and the fragility of policies surrounding addiction. I’ve seen the darkest depths where pain is the only constant companion. I understand that world, and I also know how to navigate through it. Some people try to differentiate between alcoholism and drug addiction, as […]
Andrew Cuomo created the bail reform in New York
Cuomo’s Stance on Criminal Justice Reform Andrew Cuomo seems to have a complicated relationship with the prohibition law. He claims he’s proud to end what he calls “injustice,” yet oddly distances himself from it, suggesting it was someone else’s doing. It’s like he’s pretending it never even existed. The former governor has been vocal about […]
Man leaps to his death from Fire Island Lighthouse in New York
A man tragically died after jumping from the Fire Island Lighthouse on Long Island on Friday afternoon, which coincided with the unofficial end of summer. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the man, whose identity remains unknown, fell from the observation deck of the historic lighthouse around 1:45 PM. “Detectives from the Suffolk County […]
Vandals oppose Israel at luxury NYC building where New York Times executive editor Joe Kahn resides
Early Friday, someone splattered red paint at the entrance of a building in Ritzie Greenwich Village, where Joseph Kahn, the executive editor of the New York Times, resides. Police received a call just before 5 a.m. concerning the incident at 43rd and Fifth Avenue. Residents found red paint covering the stairs, walls, sidewalks, and lamps […]
Witkoff holds discussions with Ukrainian officials in New York prior to urgent UN Security Council meeting: ‘Very productive’
White House Envoy Holds Productive Talks with Ukrainian Officials in New York White House envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian officials in New York City on Friday for what was described as “very productive and constructive” consultations. This was ahead of an emergency national security board meeting in Kiev. Witkoff had discussions with Andry Yermack, […]
Winners and losers of New York City’s congestion pricing
The idea of crowd pricing has been around for over 60 years, initially put forward in an article by William Vickrey, a future Nobel laureate from Columbia University. Yet, it hasn’t gained much traction until recently. This past January, New York City took the lead as the first U.S. city to implement such a system. […]
New York requires an increase in millionaires, according to a fiscal monitor
New York’s Billionaire Landscape: A Fiscal Concern New York is facing a pressing issue: it needs more billionaires. If it doesn’t, there’s a risk of falling behind other states and losing substantial tax revenue, according to a recent report that’s already influencing the mayoral race. The Citizens’ Budget Committee, a nonpartisan organization, highlighted that, while […]
Raising Cane’s will open a new location in New York City in September.
Rays Cane Chicken Chain Expands to Coastal Locations The rapidly growing chicken restaurant chain, Rays Cane, is set to expand its reach to the coastal regions. Next month, seven new outlets are slated to open, with an ambitious target of reaching 1,000 locations by year’s end. The company noted that the September openings will be […]
As the wealthy are already leaving New York, who will remain for Zohran Mamdani to tax?
Those who believe Zohran Mamdani’s tax proposals for the wealthy are actually feasible might want to reconsider. The share of high-income earners in the city is already declining. If Mamdani follows through on her agenda, it could lead to an even greater exodus of these individuals. It’s certainly a concern. Between 2010 and 2022, the […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Launches New Acela Trains with First Trip to New York City
WASHINGTON – Transport Secretary Sean Duffy marked the debut of Amtrak’s new high-speed Acera train set by taking his inaugural journey from Washington, DC to New York City. Breitbart News was among the outlets accompanying the secretary on this historic trip. The new train can reach speeds of up to 160 mph and handle curves […]