New York City

Surging interest rates and the rise of remote work have combined to create a nightmare scenario for commercial real estate investors. Just ask Barry Sternlicht, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, a real estate investment firm with $115 billion in assets under management. “There’s a hurricane over real…

TravelHike, bike, or kayak at Palisades Interstate Park, a rare goldmine of geologic history that’s a stone’s throw from midtown Manhattan. BySebastian Modak Published July 20, 2023 • 9 min read I first encountered the Palisades, a set of massive cliffs overlooking Manhattan from across the Hudson River, out of…

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The illustrious DJ Kay Slay, real life Keith Grayson, will be forever immortalized in New York City.  His hometown is preparing to pay homage to the late hip-hop legend with a special street-naming ceremony, a fitting tribute to his immense contributions to the culture. 1.6k Views On August 13, East…

Gunna is gearing up to hit the road to support his latest album A Gift & A Curse. The Atlanta rapper recently announced two headline shows taking place in New York City and Los Angeles in September. The first show, titled “The Gift,” will happen on Sept. 9 at the…

Rex Heuermann was detained and charged with murder in New York City in connection with the deaths of three of the four women who became known as the "Gilgo Four." Heuermann entered a not guilty plea. According to the prosecution, he is now the prime suspect in a fourth homicide.…

View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Everybody was surprised when Jenna Lyons was announced as one of the six cast members joining The Real Housewives of New York City for season 14. Jenna, 55, is famous for being the former executive creative director and president of J.Crew, so nobody expected her to ever…

New York City’s congestion pricing plan passed a major federal hurdle in late June, clearing the way for less traffic, less pollution and more public transit. The Federal Highway Administration approved of the environmental study conducted by the city and state sponsors of the program.  This is good news, as…

A court-appointed monitor is urging a judge to begin contempt proceedings against New York City over conditions at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex, setting the stage for a potential federal takeover of the jail system in the nation’s most populous city. In a report filed Monday in Manhattan federal…

A rare flash flood warning was in place for much of New York City into the early hours of Monday after heavy rains in the Northeast caused at least one death. The warning, issued by federal forecasters Sunday night, applied to the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. In…