Think Today’s Winter Is Cold? Over 140 Years Ago, the East River Froze Solid...
❄️ The Great Blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a complete standstill, freezing ferries, trains, and even the East River itself. 🚶 With no subway and ferries iced over, New Yorkers famously walked across the frozen East River, paying a two-cent toll to a child with a ladder.
Mamdani drops a tax bomb that could slam the ultra rich
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani is testing just how far a big, confident city can go in taxing its richest residents. His plan to sharply raise levies on high earners and corporations is not a tweak to the margins, it is a direct challenge to the way New York’s elite have been treated...
Zohran Mamdani says NYC kids can forget about a traditional snow day on Monday...
What a cold call! Mayor Zohran Mamdani is telling New York City kids to forget about a traditional snow day on Monday — no matter how devastating the forecast is. Public school students can at best hope for remote classes for early next week as the city braces for a potentially devastating storm that the mayor has...
NY car insurance costs too much. Here’s Hochul plan to reduce premiums
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching a crackdown on phony car accidents and big payouts for crash injuries that she says have inflated New York's auto insurance costs. At a stop in New York City on Thursday, Jan. 22, Hochul promoted a set of proposals in her new budget that seek to bring down premiums that now average about...
Hochul touts new car insurance policies in 2027 budget proposal
NEW YORK CITY (WRGB) — Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted part of her 2027 budget proposals in New York City on Thursday. The proposal cracks down on the high costs of vehicle insurance rates, as well as fraudulent vehicle insurance claims. The governor places the blame at the feet of...
Valley Bank debuts ‘That’s How’ campaign, plans Secaucus Junction station takeover
Valley National Bank has launched a new brand campaign, “That’s How,” aimed at emphasizing relationship-based banking as the bank approaches its 100-year anniversary in 2027. The campaign, which launched Jan. 14, references Valley’s origins as a community bank founded in 1927, while positioning the institution as a...
Essex County Braces for Major Winter Storm, Will Deploy 200+ Snowplows
As New Jersey braces itself for a major winter storm this weekend, with many forecasts estimating more than 10 inches of snow, Essex County officials on Thursday laid out their preparations ahead of the storm. The county has a fleet of more than 200 snowplows and 50 salting trucks at...
Montclair + Essex County Snow: Emergency Resources Guide + Everything You Need to Know
A significant snowfall is on the way to Essex County, New Jersey, this weekend. This guide is meant to be saved – it has everything you need to know to be safe and prepared during a winter storm. From local offices of emergency management to transit updates, it’s all here. Read on for more about how to stay safe...
This Beloved Diner In New Jersey Turns Waffle Lovers’ Fantasies Into Reality
On River Road in North Arlington, New Jersey, a glowing neon diner has been serving comfort and charm for decades. Arlington Diner at 1 River Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031 isn’t just another roadside stop; it’s a full-blown experience wrapped in retro charm, cozy booths, and the kind of comfort food that makes you...
Slower Food, Better Taste: Inside Newark’s Authentic Amish Grocery
A Slice of Lancaster on Halsey: Urban Harvest Amish Market Brings Country Calm to Newark. The rhythm of Newark is unmistakable: the distant hum of NJ Transit trains, the honking of taxis on Broad Street, and the hurried footsteps of students and professionals rushing toward the Prudential Center or Rutgers...
