Large New Jersey bank reveals $579M merger, significant growth into New York
OceanFirst Financial to Merge with Flushing Financial OceanFirst Financial Corporation, based in New Jersey, has announced plans to merge with Flushing Financial Corporation. This merger aims to create a regional bank with assets totaling $23 billion, primarily serving the New Jersey, Long Island, and New York markets. The deal is anticipated to close in the […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues housing executive orders on his first day
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani Takes Office At midnight, Zoran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, followed by a public ceremony just a few hours later. He wasted no time on his first day, announcing plans to enact an executive order aimed at holding landlords and housing developers accountable. This action […]
New York cannabis stores more than double in 2025, with sales exceeding $2.5 billion.
New York’s Cannabis Market Sees Significant Growth Last year, an increasing number of New Yorkers turned to legal marijuana, despite some missteps by the state’s cannabis regulators. New York’s cannabis market, after a challenging start three years ago, has exceeded $2.5 billion in sales, with over $1.5 billion in business recorded in 2025 alone, according […]
Fatal Oklahoma cannabis shootings reveal connections to New York funds and China, according to a report.
Investigations Unravel Ties Between Oklahoma Marijuana Farms and New York Money A string of violent incidents connected to a marijuana farm in Oklahoma—highlighted by a shocking quadruple murder and a home invasion—has unveiled a covert network with links to financial interests in New York. A recent report suggests that organized crime, particularly groups tied to […]
Heartbroken New York son was set to return for Christmas before being held in Venezuela
American Detained in Venezuela After Journey of Grief A New York City resident held in Venezuela was reportedly the son of a well-known musician. His journey across South America was meant to help him cope with his mother’s death, according to his aunt. James Lackey-Lang, a 28-year-old from Staten Island, wrapped up his two-year journey […]
Democratic New York comptroller candidate promises to withdraw investments from Israel, claims Netanyahu has committed war crimes
Raj Goyle’s Bold Proposal on Foreign Assets ALBANY – Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for state auditor, recently addressed a gathering of supporters from the Working Families Party. He expressed a desire to divest $338 million in foreign investments, particularly Israeli bonds, held by a New York City retirement fund. Goyle, who has a background […]
Zohran Mamdani takes office as the 112th mayor of New York City
Zoran Mamdani Begins Tenure as NYC Mayor There’s a new wave in New York City. Zoran Mamdani, a socialist legislator from Queens, was officially sworn in as the city’s 112th mayor shortly after the new year began, marking a significant shift in leadership. The 34-year-old took the oath during a ceremony held at an old, […]
Kathy Hochul’s pandering to the left this year might leave New York in a tough position.
As Governor Kathy Hochul embarks on her re-election campaign, she seems focused on navigating her challenging political landscape. It feels like she’s trying to balance appeasing the far-left faction while also winning over supporters of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, no matter how questionable some of his demands may be for the people of New York. There’s […]
Workers in California and New York are frustrated by their states’ choice to oppose the ‘No Tax on Tips’ rule established by the Trump administration.
California and New York Reject Federal Tip Tax Exemption States like California and New York, led by Democratic governance, are reportedly not adhering to the federal “tip tax exemption” introduced by the Trump administration earlier this year. This situation leaves tipped workers still obligated to pay state income taxes on their tips, regardless of the […]
Venezuela is detaining at least 5 Americans, one of whom is from New York.
A report indicates that at least five Americans, including a New Yorker, are currently detained in Venezuela. This comes in the wake of the Trump administration’s intensified military and economic pressure on the country. Among those imprisoned is James Lackey-Lange, a 28-year-old from Staten Island. He was sentenced for alleged false imprisonment, according to information […]