‘Home Alone’ and ‘Crocodile Dundee’ penthouses selling for $70M
The Plaza double penthouses are on the market for $70 million. The luxurious property in New York has been featured in movies, including "Home Alone."
New York City sues Tiktok, Instagram and other social media apps for causing 'youth mental health crisis'
New York City is filing a lawsuit against social media companies such as TikTok and Instagram for causing a "youth mental health crisis" among the city's children.
NYC Mayor Adams blames IBM for remote learning 'glitch' after snow day disaster for public schools
IBM says it is working with New York City officials after Mayor Eric Adams blamed the company for the technical issues that prevented students from logging in for remote learning on Tuesday.
Real estate pain for US regional banks is piling up, investors warn
New York Community Bank's commercial real estate exposure has raised concerns among investors after the regional bank was hit with downgrades of its credit ratings in recent weeks.
Prominent NYC real estate developer and top execs charged in $86M fraud scheme
A prominent New York real estate developer and several other industry executives have been indicted for stealing more than $86 million from investors and subcontractors in New York.
NYC bribery scandal includes naked Zoom call, trips to Europe and homegrown 'hero' in taxpayer scam
New details have emerged about some of the 70 suspects arrested in a six-state sting Tuesday involving the largest bribery bust in Justice Department history.
Dozens of New York City employees arrested in bribery case that cost US taxpayers millions: prosecutors
Seventy current or former employees of New York City's public housing agency were arrested in raids across six states Tuesday in the largest-ever single-day bribery bust.
Snackmaker Utz recalls potato chips over undeclared allergen
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of some of its single-serve size of potato chips that were mostly distributed in New York City, it announced Friday.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calls for leading digital payment apps, including Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, to strengthen user's security safeguards amid an uptick in crime.
Major US cities create innovative solutions amidst continuing housing crisis
City planners and developers are renovating former commercial buildings to add housing in growing cities. Projects include retrofitting libraries, office space and motels into housing.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to wipe out up to $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of city residents during a press conference on Jan. 22, 2024.
Fare evaders beat NYC's expensive new subway gates with simple tricks, reports say
New faregates in the New York City subway are designed to deter fare evasion, though some riders are reportedly still finding easy ways to beat the system.
Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'
Elon Musk suggested that New York City and government officials "will come for your homes" if space at hotels and shelters for illegal migrants runs out.
Al Sharpton targets Harvard alum Bill Ackman over criticism of school's ex-president, DEI
Rev. Al Sharpton's civil right activism group, National Action Network, is holding a protest outside Harvard alum Bill Ackman's New York City office on Thursday.
New York minimum wage increase goes into effect as 2024 begins
New York state's minimum wage increases went into effect at the stroke of midnight, raising pay across the state, with special rates implemented in New York City.
New York City movie-goers recount 'disgusting' AMC theater visits: 'Rats running across our feet'
Moviegoers at an AMC theater in the heart of New York City were disgusted after they spotted nearly a dozen city rats scurrying around the darkened theater.
New Year's Eve parties inside Times Square carry hefty price tag, over $12K to ring in 2024
With 2024 around the corner, restaurants in New York City’s Times Square are selling pricey packages for exclusive celebrations marking the new year.
New York City Palestinian restaurant menu sparks outrage: 'It has nothing to do with violence'
A Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City is receiving death threats for being “openly genocidal," but its owner insists the controversial messaging is not a call to eliminate Israel.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested near NYC, LA airports after wreaking havoc for holiday travelers
Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters in New York City and Los Angeles blocked traffic to two of the nation's busiest airports Wednesday to rally against Israel.
Pornhub owner resolves US probe into sex trafficking ties by paying $1.8 million
Aylo Holdings, the parent company of Pornhub.com, agreed to pay $1.8 million and undergo monitoring to resolve a probe into its ties with an alleged sex trafficking operation.