Gov. Hochul criticizes Zohran Mamdani’s tax on the wealthy, acknowledges that expenses are driving New Yorkers to ‘Palm Beach’
Governor Kathy Hochul has dismissed plans from democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to increase taxes on certain New Yorkers. In a recent TV interview, when asked about supporting Mamdani’s proposal for taxing wealthy individuals and corporations, Hochul responded with a definite “No.” “We haven’t raised taxes when affordability is such a pressing concern,” she […]
Early voting in the competitive Democratic mayoral primary sees double the participation from New Yorkers: data
Early voting in New York for the 2025 primary has seen an impressive increase, with participation doubling compared to four years ago, according to data from the city’s election commission. This significant 50% rise points to an intense Democratic mayoral primary, indicating a close race between Andrew Cuomo and his challenger, Zoran Mamdani. Data reveals […]
New Yorkers take time off to enjoy beaches and parks as sunshine ends weeks of rainy weather: ‘It’s about time’
The New Yorker took a break from watching the temperature soar to 88° on Thursday, which was quite nice after some rainy weeks. It felt good to soak up the sun again. Beaches were bustling, lined with colorful umbrellas, and parks were buzzing with sunbathers soaking up the rays. “Finally! Perfect beach weather,” exclaimed Mariah […]
New Yorkers should prepare for smoke from Canadian wildfires, but it won’t impact residents in the expected way, expert says.
On Wednesday, New York City will experience altered air quality and hazy skies, although the ongoing wildfires in Canada can’t be solely blamed for the situation. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of New York City and surrounding areas, urging residents—especially those who are older or have health concerns—to […]
Cocktails in NYC cost more than ever — here’s why New Yorkers are willing to pay $30, $50, and $60 for a drink
Kinsey Donner considers $18 to be a “fair” price for drinks in New York, but to be honest, she feels like she’d pay just about anything. “Drinks in New York are just expensive, and we’ve accepted it,” said the 28-year-old from Virginia who has called Manhattan home for two and a half years. It’s become […]
Most New Yorkers prefer a different candidate than Hochul for 2026
Polls Show Majority of New Yorkers Prefer Different Governor Candidate Recent surveys indicate that, while Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul maintains a slightly positive approval rating, a significant number of New Yorkers would prefer a different candidate for the upcoming 2026 election. A poll from Siena University, released on Tuesday, highlights that Rep. Elise Stefanik is […]
Most Americans and many New Yorkers dislike New York accents.
A unique New York accent often evokes reactions, like Joe Pesci’s memorable line from “Goodfellas,” and Fran Drescher’s iconic voice from “The Nanny,” which many find somewhat grating. In fact, nearly 60% of Americans reportedly see this accent as a nuisance, according to new research from Podcastle, an AI voice platform. Interestingly, it’s not just […]
New Yorkers are stunned as a Mexican Navy vessel collides with the Brooklyn Bridge.
Mexican Navy Ship’s Departure Takes a Troubling Turn On Saturday night, a New Yorker experienced a mix of emotions as he sent off a Mexican Navy ship, the Cuauhtémoc, which had a dramatic encounter with the Brooklyn Bridge. Ismali Romero and her sister Miriam had a chance to interact with some of the 277 sailors […]
Dave Portnoy recently rated this popular new pizza place in NYC a 9.2, and now it’s selling out quickly — here’s what actual New Yorkers say.
Recently, Dave Portnoy gave a high praise to a new pizza place in Little Italy, causing quite a stir—lines of eager customers and sold-out pizzas are the result. The Barstool Sports founder, known for his often viral, sometimes controversial One Bite pizza reviews, recently rated Ceres, located at 164 Mott St. and opened just three […]
AG James claims Capital One defrauded New Yorkers of millions.
New York’s Lawsuit Against Capital One New York is taking legal action against Capital One for what it calls misleading practices, which the state claims have cost residents millions. Attorney General Letitia James argues that the bank misled customers who opened 360 savings accounts by promising high-yield savings options. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, […]