Young New Yorkers turn out for early voting, which could be a positive indicator for socialist Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor.
Early Voting Wrap-Up: Young Voters Make Impact The early voting period has concluded, and it turns out the young have taken the lead. Data indicates that voters under 40 comprised the entire early voting demographic, which is quite eye-opening. Results from the city’s election commission reveal that democratic socialist candidate Mamdani narrowly beat Andrew Cuomo’s […]
New Yorkers enjoying cocktails and seeking relief from the heat with upscale ice, and bars are willing to invest in the enhancement.
Let’s dive into the effect of It’s Chilled. As summer kicks off, the heat waves in the Northeast are unbearable, and New Yorkers are busy looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors without melting. Rooftop lounges and trendy bars are doing their best to have an icy touch. Bars in the Big Apple are now […]
Almost 3 million New Yorkers will soon get a tax relief payment. Here’s what you can expect to receive.
New York’s Tax Relief for Homeowners New York homeowners are set to benefit from a portion of the $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This initiative comes from the state’s school tax relief program. The program offers property tax assistance to qualifying homeowners and seniors throughout the state, […]
New poll shows New Yorkers’ thoughts on Airbnb
Poll Shows Majority of New Yorkers Oppose Airbnb A recent survey reveals that most New Yorkers are not in favor of Airbnb accessing the city’s housing market. This poll, funded by the Hotel Games and Trade Council, indicates that 56% of respondents want to keep the home-sharing app at bay, despite Airbnb’s $5 million investment […]
Billboards in New York City promoting Connecticut pizza as the ‘best’ anger New Yorkers.
Connecticut Claims Pizza Bragging Rights Over New York Connecticut is taking some playful shots at New York City’s famed pizza this month. Signs popping up in Manhattan and Brooklyn proclaim messages like “Connecticut Pizza Wins” and “N New York, not New York, not New York,” part of a marketing campaign by Connecticut’s tourism and marketing […]
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 […]