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The U.S. housing market is increasingly becoming “K-shaped,” meaning wealthier Americans are continuing to buy homes and sustain the market, while middle- and lower-income buyers are being squeezed out by high prices, mortgage rates, insurance costs, and affordability challenges. Luxury and high-end housing markets are holding up relatively well because affluent buyers often: Meanwhile, average […]
The Long Island Rail Road was facing a possible full shutdown at midnight as negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and several rail unions went down to the wire Friday. Five unions representing roughly half of the LIRR workforce threatened to strike if a contract agreement was not reached before the deadline. The main dispute […]
Many birds rely on constellations to navigate during their nighttime migration. Artificial light, especially during bad weather, can disorient them in a phenomenon researchers call fatal light attraction, causing birds to fly into windows, walls, floodlights, and even the ground. “NYC Bird Alliance research shows artificial light contributes to hundreds of thousands of bird deaths […]
New York City is about to hit a milestone in its gambling scene. A new casino featuring live table games is set to open on April 28, marking the first time this type of gaming experience will be available within city limits. 🎲 What’s New? Until now, most “casinos” in NYC were limited to electronic […]
New York State wants you to turn off your lights. It could save lives. Here’s why. This simple task could actually save thousands of lives, according to the New York officials. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) are reminding New Yorkers that they can protect migrating […]
Filing taxes doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. Conquer tax season with these essential tips:
As with all major changes in New York City, the departure of the MetroCard has been met with mixed emotions—a heavy dose of nostalgia, some indifference, and enthusiasm. For those mourning the loss or celebrating the end of the MetroCard, we’ve rounded up all of the ways you can commemorate this chapter in subway history. The […]