Long Islanders to Receive Nearly $700M in Property Tax Relief
Homeowners across Long Island will soon see some financial relief, as New York prepares to send out $698.4 million in property tax rebates through the STAR program—benefiting more than 582,000 residents. As part of a statewide $2.2 billion initiative, the relief comes in the form of either a property...
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents
NYC Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday at immigration court in Manhattan.
Cuomo maintains lead in Democratic primary, Mamdani facing controversy
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is still leading the Democratic Mayoral Primary, ahead of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani by 11 points, according to a new poll from Marist. Released on Wednesday, the poll also shows that 11% of voters remain undecided. In a ranked-choice voting simulation from...
At Home Retail Chain Closing Stores Including New York Locations
A popular home décor and furniture retailer with more than 200 locations in the U.S. is filing for bankruptcy and closing numerous stores. One thing I think we've all learned at the halfway mark of 2025 is that no business is safe from the dreaded restructuring/bankruptcy announcement. So far this year, many big-name...
Gov. Hochul rips Zohran Mamdani’s proposed tax on rich, admits soaring costs are pushing...
Gov. Kathy Hochul shut down Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan to hike taxes on some New Yorkers — as she admitted high costs were pushing residents to move out of state. Hochul was asked in a TV interview if she backed Mamdani’s plan to tax wealthy New Yorkers and up the corporate tax and...
Attorney General James Freezes $300,000 in Cryptocurrency Linked to Scammers Targeting New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office took action to stop a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking New Yorkers in Brooklyn and across the country. A joint investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the Brooklyn District...
Ball Of Leaves Found In New York Trees Isn’t A Bird’s Nest
Officials from New York are confirming that these nests you find in trees aren't from birds. With the weather warming, you're probably starting to notice what's called a drey nest. What Are Drey Nests In New York State?. Drey nests are made by squirrels across New York. They are often...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers To Receive $2.2 Billion In Tax...
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers will receive $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients have already received...
At Home Bankruptcy Triggers Several New Jersey Store Closures
It’s been a tough year for retailers across the country. It seems like retail stores in our area have been hit particularly hard by the closings and state of the economy in 2025. And now we just learned about another retailer closing. This time it’s one of the most popular stores in the state if you’re shopping for...
NYC-area casino license, capital investment minimums set at $500 million each
The New York State Gaming Commission’s (NYSGC) Gaming Facility Committee on Monday established the minimum price for each of the three downstate casino licenses to be made available at $500 million. The members of the committee also established a minimum of $500 million in capital investments for potential licensees...
