Mamdani Announces New Tools And Funding To Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced a new initiative designed to help homeowners remain in their neighborhoods while generating additional income by building accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Central to this effort is the “ADU for You” website, which offers a comprehensive guidebook, a growing library of pre-approved...
No Kings Photos: Massive Protests Erupt Across New York
Organizers say millions of Americans joined in on Saturday. See the powerful images from the front lines of the demonstrations right here.
New York Restaurateur Charged In No-Fault Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal law enforcement officials report they arrested Zhan Petrosyants, charging him with operating an extensive no-fault automobile insurance fraud scheme that involved submitting tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent medical claims and laundering the proceeds. Petrosyants, 44, also known as “Johnny,” of...
Business Group Fighting Tax Hikes Shields Information About Funders
A prominent business group is stepping up its efforts to stop tax hikes on corporations and the wealthy in this year’s state budget — while keeping key information about its funding secret. The Partnership for New York City raised $10 million in “seed” money last year for its...
New York medical society demands physician privileges be protected in Maimonides merger
Amid concerns over the proposed merger of Maimonides Medical Center into New York City Health & Hospitals, the Medical Society of the State of New York has adopted a policy to protect the admitting and surgical privileges of private practice physicians as a condition of any hospital merger or acquisition, according...
AG James Announces Indictment of Unlicensed Funeral Director for Illegally Performing Funeral Services and...
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment of Michael Naughton, 55, of Baldwin, New York, for allegedly operating as an unlicensed funeral director and defrauding mourning New Yorkers out of thousands of dollars. The 20-count indictment, unsealed today in Westchester County Court before...
Study: State Has Second-Highest Tax Burden
In what should come as no surprise to New Yorkers, the state has one of the highest tax burdens in the country, according to a new study. According to WalletHub, New York has the second-highest tax burden, next to Hawaii. New York’s tax burden is 12.29%, while Hawaii’s is 13.30%. Alaska has the lowest tax burden at...
Thunderstorms possible for NYC area ahead of nearly 30-degree temperature plunge
Wednesday brings us another day of 70-plus-degree weather and near-record highs. Enjoy. On Thursday, we'll be around 50. Fortunately, that chill won't last long. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to overspread the New York City area late Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Thunder is possible in and around the...
Council calls foul over Mamdani’s budget — pushes own spending plan with no...
The City Council released a $127 billion alternative budget plan Wednesday, closing gaps without raising property taxes, dipping into reserves or cutting services by finding savings —calling foul over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s financial plan. The Council’s response to the mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget outlines a mix...
Ex-NYPD Sergeant and 3 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe Linked to City Council
Prosecutors unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging the operators of city-funded migrant shelters skimmed $1 million from their no-bid contracts, and pocketed kickbacks from subcontractors they brought in to handle security and food. The charges filed by U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella in Brooklyn are part of a broader...
