PSC cancels New York power line project for offshore wind energy
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York’s Public Service Commission decided on Thursday to stop the project that would bring offshore wind power to New York City. They said that their decision would protect New Yorkers from paying for expensive power lines that might not be needed soon. This...
Brittany Commisso settles with NY over Cuomo harassment complaint
Former gubernatorial aide Brittany Commisso settled her lawsuit related to what was seen by many as the most serious sexual harassment allegation against former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani Pushes for ‘Abolition of Private Property’
Zohran Mamdani is being slammed for advocating for the “abolition of private property” in a recently resurfaced video as the self-proclaimed socialist campaigns for New York City mayor. “My platform is that every single person should have housing, and I think faced with these two options, the system...
It’s crystal-ball clear: NY’s rarely used fortunetelling law explained
This is some bad juju. As multiple, high-profile scams by self-proclaimed clairvoyants made headlines this week, a little known New York state law cracking down on predatory fortunetelling has taken the spotlight. The legislation is meant to protect people from getting swindled out of tens of thousands of dollars for...
Gov. Hochul: NYC to lose hundreds of jobs after CBS cancels ‘The Late Show’
Stephen Colbert outside The Ed Sullivan Theater marquee in 2015. New York gave the show major tax breaks a decade ago to keep it in Manhattan. [ more › ]
USACE Hosts Virtual Public Information Study on Coastal Storm Risk Management for New York/New...
New York — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, will host two virtual public information sessions to provide an update on the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. These sessions precede the public release of the Draft Integrated Interim...
Bellmore-Merrick superintendent weighs in on cell phone ban
Solidifying plans to implement the state’s from arrival to dismissal school cell phone ban, Gov. Kathy Hochul met with school leaders from Nassau and Rockland counties and New York City on Long Island last week. The new distraction-free policy that was part of the latest state budget goes into...
Broadway, Off-Broadway Tax Subsidy Dries Up Earlier Than Expected
Troubling news is on the horizon for New York theatre investors. The NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, a post-pandemic relief program that has been providing up to $3 million in tax credits to Broadway shows, has reportedly run out of money far earlier than expected, according to reporting by The...
A solution to runaway costs and taxes in New York
Once again, there was an exposé on outrageous salaries of some public employees on Long Island, and once again, we can bet the farm that not a damn thing will be done about it by our state or local representatives. The article, which appeared recently in Newsday, noted how...
Spotted lanternfly spreads across Long Island, alarming Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species first discovered in New York in 2020, is now gaining ground on Long Island, alarming residents and experts as it continues to move east, threatening backyard gardens, vineyards and larger ecosystems. Lisa Filippi, professor of biology at Hofstra University and chair of the...