New York City has not regained the construction jobs lost during the pandemic, and many have still not returned.
A recent report indicates that New York has not fully regained its construction jobs lost during the pandemic shutdown, primarily due to a dwindling demand for office spaces. The state currently has 16,300 fewer construction jobs, representing a 4% decrease compared to the period before the Covid-19 outbreak. This places New York among the states […]
How New York Democrats Wasted $100 Million on Lighting
Cuomo’s $100 Million Bridge Light Project Ends in Auction Taxpayers in New York have lost over $100 million under former Governor Andrew Cuomo related to the “Harbor of Lights” initiative. This project aimed to install bespoke LED lighting on various bridges owned by the State University of New York, ostensibly to draw in more tourists. […]
Fetterman criticizes Mamdani’s primary victory in New York City as a benefit for Republicans.
Fetterman on Mamdani’s NYC Primary Win Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, recently shared his thoughts with Fox News about Zoran Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist who won the New York City Democratic primary. Fetterman described Mamdani as “the GOP’s July Christmas.” “From what I’ve seen, I really don’t agree with him politically,” Fetterman noted. […]
Rents in New York City keep rising to unprecedented levels
Manhattan Rent Prices Surge Rents in Manhattan are escalating to unprecedented levels. The real estate evaluation firm reported that average rents climbed 7% from last year, reaching a record $5,450 in June. This information comes from a collaboration between Miller Samuel and real estate agent Douglas Elliman. Median rents also hit new highs, increasing by […]
Livvy Dunne failed to purchase Babe Ruth’s New York home after sharing it on social media, upsetting the co-op board, according to a neighbor.
Livvy Dunne’s Housing Hiccup Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s attempt to purchase the former New York City home of baseball legend Babe Ruth took an unexpected turn when she shared this news on Instagram. A cooperative board in her prospective Upper West Side building blocked the $1.59 million all-cash deal just days before she was supposed to […]
New York eatery leaves rude message on check for group of senior friends
A recent experience at a restaurant took a rather surprising turn! While having lunch with my 87-year-old grandmother and six friends, we were taken aback when the waitress presented a check marked “old bitches” at an upstate spot known as Deacon Blues. This gathering was on June 27 at the Casuare Cafe Deacon Blues in […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
Teachers union in New York City supports socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor
Support for Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has gained endorsement from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in his campaign for mayor of New York City. The union, which represents around 200,000 educators, made this decision on Tuesday, describing the widening wealth gap in the city as a serious issue. […]
How a 33-year-old socialist utilized social media in New York City’s Democratic primary
Zohran Mamdani’s Groundbreaking Campaign The recent success of 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani has taken the city’s political scene by surprise, particularly among the Democratic establishment this June. It’s interesting to note how his social media profiles resemble those of typical NYC influencers—featuring cinematic video edits, vibrant filters, and appearances by celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski […]
Livvy Dunne shares that she was not allowed to buy Babe Ruth’s $1.6 million apartment in New York City.
It’s official: you’re out! Former LSU gymnast and internet sensation Olivia “Livvy” Dunne shared on Tuesday that her attempt to purchase a former New York City apartment belonging to Babe Ruth fell through. Dan, who has reportedly earned around $9.5 million through the NCAA’s “Name, Image, and Likeness” initiative, expressed plans to buy the $1.59 […]