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New York landmarks, including the World Trade Center, illuminated in green for Muslim American Heritage Month following Hochul’s directive

New York landmarks, including the World Trade Center, illuminated in green for Muslim American Heritage Month following Hochul's directive

New York Declares January Muslim American Heritage Month On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York proclaimed January as statewide Muslim American Heritage Month. Additionally, she instructed that 16 notable landmarks, including One World Trade Center, be illuminated in green to “celebrate Muslim American heritage and culture.” “New York is home to the largest Muslim-American […]

Large New Jersey bank reveals $579M merger, significant growth into New York

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 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 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 […]

Heartbroken New York son was set to return for Christmas before being held in Venezuela

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 […]

Zohran Mamdani takes office as the 112th mayor of New York City

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, […]