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Don’t let New York beta test socialism for the rest of America
“New York is too expensive. Zohran will lower costs and make life easier.” That’s the soft sell on Zohran Mamdani‘s campaign website, a pitch tailored to a generation priced out of the American dream. Mamdani remains the front-runner in the race...
New York places statewide burn ban in effect due to ongoing drought conditions
New York has issued a statewide burn ban for the next two weeks because of a lingering drought. The dry conditions have resulted in a high fire danger for most of the state, as shown in the map below. Photo: New York DEC The state Department of...

NYC squirrels saved from ‘certain death’ inside barren construction site as locals step in to rescue creatures
City living sure can be nuts. Dozens of Manhattan squirrels were forced to run for their lives and left “starving to death” when the city chopped down trees at an East Village park last month – and were only rescued after locals sounded alarms...

Carven: What Cool Women in Paris and New York Will Be Wearing in Spring 2026
Refined, deliberate, sophisticated, confident—these are just a few of the descriptors used in the show notes to describe Carven's S/S 26 collection, which Mark Thomas presented this week to an intimate crowd at 6 Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées in...

Gray names Alexander Quince as GM of WBNG-TV in Binghamton, New York
Alexander Quince Press Release | Gray Media Gray Media has announced that Alexander Quince will join Gray as general manager of WBNG-TV (CBS) in Binghamton, New York, effective Oct. 13. Quince will oversee all aspects of the station’s operations,...

New York Is Not The Most Italian State
If you weren't aware, October is Italian Heritage Month in the United States. It was established in 1989 by then President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the accomplishments made by Italian Americans throughout history. Obviously New York has a lot...

Bleeding Cool's New York Comic Con 2025 Party List, First Draft
Posted in: Comics, IDW | Tagged: new york comic con, NYCC, party list Bleeding Cool's Fairly Sizeable New York Comic Con 2025 Party List, First Draft Article Summary Discover the ultimate 2025 New York Comic Con afterparty and meetup schedule,...

NYC's Gifted & Talented program takes center stage in mayor's race
New York City mayoral candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners. The selective program caters to roughly 2,500 students in the nation's largest public...
New York State Restaurant Association Teams Up with Discover Saratoga to Support Hospitality Industry
Written by Saratoga TODAY on October 2, 2025. Posted in News. The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) and Discover Saratoga are proud to announce a new collaborative partnership aimed at bolstering the restaurant and hospitality...
Things to do in New York City: Oct. 4-5
New York City is a multicultural hub with dozens of museums, hundreds of parks and millions of people. The number of potential things to see and do can feel overwhelming, but NY1 has you covered with some of the highlights taking place this...

The Letitia James Effect: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shutter New York Offices Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
NYC Public Advocate Letitia James (Wikimedia) Guest post by Joel Gilbert In a development that has stunned New York’s financial and political establishment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced the closure of their offices in the state....

New York Jets forced into free agency signing after losing key player to injured reserve list with knee injury
THE New York Jets have been forced into signing a free agent after a major injury to one of their key players. Braelon Allen went off with a knee injury against the Miami Dolphins and has since been placed on the injury reserve list. 2 Braelon...

The Finishing Touch NYC Celebrates 10-Year Milestone of Pristine Commercial and Residential Cleaning Solutions
New York's quality-driven cleaning company, The Finishing Touch NYC, celebrates a decade of providing integrated cleaning services to commercial and residential clients. The company, strengthened by a small but seasoned team of cleaners, has...

Life sciences advocates, economic development agencies launch centralized hub
New York Bio Connect, a new health and life sciences hub, has officially launched to serve as a central resource for New York’s life science community. Designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen collaboration within the state’s life-science...

New York City Names The Louis Armstrong House Museum As New Member Of The Cultural Institutions Group
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have announced the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, NY as one of five new members of the city's Cultural Institutions Group...

CardVault by Tom Brady Announces First NYC Flagship, Bringing Collectible Culture to SoHo
BOSTON, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CardVault by Tom Brady, the premier destination for sports cards, trading cards, and authenticated memorabilia, is opening its first New York City store at 244 Lafayette Street in SoHo. Set in one of...

Pikes Peak region remains ‘prosperous,’ according to UCCS Economic Forum
Buoyed by an educated workforce as well as strong tourism, tech and defense sectors, the Pikes Peak Region remains a prosperous regional economy even as cracks appear at the national level. That was the message at the 29th annual UCCS Economic...

West Michigan business leaders warn Trump immigration policies threaten growth
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a closed-door meeting for businesses to voice concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The Chamber co-hosted the ninth annual Global Talent Chamber Network Convening...

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + National Cricket League Kicks off Tournament in Dallas
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. NYSE Content...

This beloved NYC grocery chain just joined forces with a major supermarket cooperative
Wakefern Food Corp. has finalized its purchase of Morton Williams supermarkets, an acquisition that combines two family-owned grocery businesses with deep roots in the Northeast. According to a press release, the New Jersey-based Wakefern will...