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Officials unveil innovative landscaping project in middle of busy New York City street: 'The predators were coming in!'
The project is working well so far. by Cody JanuszkoJuly 16, 2025 When most people think of New York City, they think of crowds and a sprawling urban landscape. Among the buildings and sidewalks, the Broadway Malls — small parks all measuring...

WATCH: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Levels Lying Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler With a Brutal Truth Bomb During Fiery Debate on Crime in New York City
Credit: C-SPAN 3 screenshot A New York Congressman was left stuttering when United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy delivered a fierce comeback during a fiery debate on crime in America’s most famous city. On Wednesday, Duffy...

NYC Mayor Adams out fundraises Democratic nominee Mamdani over last month, Cuomo falls behind
New York City Mayor Eric Adams raised more money than Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani over the last month – in their respective bids to become mayor. Embattled Adams has chosen to run as an independent in the November election, as has...

BoF Insights Gathers Industry Leaders to Explore What AI Can Teach Us About Sportswear Challenger Brand Strategies
It’s no secret that sportswear upstarts are giving their incumbent counterparts a run for their money when it comes to customer engagement. This is reflected in the growing market share of challenger brands, as well as the exponential growth of...

New York's New 'Aqua Line': New York And New Jersey Residents React To Another Bout Of Flash Floods On The Subway
First Texas, then New Mexico and Chicago, and now New York City. Floods are wreaking havoc in rural and urban America. As road closures and transit disruptions lingered across the region on Monday evening, torrential rains enveloped New York City...

Mark Gongloff: The flash-flood era is here, and we’re not ready
New York City’s subway system is mainly known for moving millions of riders every day and scaring the U.S. transportation secretary. But every so often it also becomes the world’s least-popular water park. Instagram was rife this week with...

Little Farmhouse Lavender hosts 2nd annual Lavender Festival
PLYMOUTH, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Little Farmhouse Lavender is hosting its 2nd annual Lavender Festival. Filled with tons of vendors and activities, the event will be a great way to support local small businesses. Guests will get to experience over 46...

Hockey Hall of Famer Champions Geothermal Innovation in NYC
The name Mike Richter is well-known among hockey fans. Richter spent 15 years in the National Hockey League as a goalie for the New York Rangers, including in 1994 when he was a fixture in the net during the team’s Stanley Cup winning season....

Famed Actor’s New York Home Made of Rubber Now an Air BnB
The house is a legendary East Coast piece of architecture, and apparently you can stay in it. The House of Rubber was once owned by a famous actor If you've seen the movies Platoon, Spider Man, or any of his other 150 films, you've seen the work...

Low-Cost Carrier Israir Becomes Third Israeli Airline Licensed To Fly To New York
Israeli low-cost carrier Israir has officially been given the green light to operate flights between Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and New York and is set to become the third Israeli airline to offer flights between the two countries. However,...

Consumers face uphill battle canceling subscriptions after court action
A federal appeals court strikes down FTC rule that would have forced companies to offer easy online cancellations. Consumers share horror stories of hidden fees, endless phone calls, and opaque processes to quit subscriptions. Lawmakers may face...

Famed New York food festival Smorgasburg is coming to South Downtown
C Bao at Smorgasburg in WilliamsburgPhoto by Grace JeonIn 2011, Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby launched a food festival/market designed to foster community in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. Called Smorgasburg—a combination of...

Trump orders officials to 'produce' more Epstein documents after mounting pressure
Donald Trump says he has ordered the justice department to produce additional documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

NYC welcomes bar with more than 400 whiskies
Foolproof in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers a wide range of world whiskies and ‘pairing-minded’ cocktails. Foolproof Bar aims to be a ‘fresh take on the neighbourhood bar’ Industry veteran Andy Lock, of The Lobster Club and Gotham Bar & Grill, is...

Urgent Meat Alert Issued In New York—What You Need To Know
Two popular meat products sold in New York are under urgent health alerts—one for hidden allergens, the other for possible plastic contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public...

Texas AG launches consumer protection investigation into Mars food company
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced an investigation into Mars, Incorporated (Mars) for deceptive trade practices that allegedly violate the rights of Texas consumers. The investigation centers on two allegations against...

Rep. Andy Harris posts updates on agriculture market deadline and anti-CBDC measures
Rep. Andy Harris, who represents Maryland’s 1st congressional district, posted a series of updates on July 16 and 17 regarding agricultural opportunities and legislative developments in Congress.On July 16, Harris addressed constituents involved...

Orlando City SC vs New York City FC: Odds, Spread, and Total
Orlando City just can't put three points on the ledger. The Lions blew another terrific chance for a win on Saturday night when Montreal was fouled in the box late in the second half with Orlando leading 1-0, leading to a 1-1 draw and only a...

International Buyers Spent $56 Billion on U.S. Real Estate in the Past Year: Report
The global spotlight is shining brighter than ever on U.S. real estate, as international buyers return in force with wallets wide open. After several years of pandemic-related uncertainty and shifting economic tides worldwide, buyers from abroad...

George Morrison's journey from Minnesota to NYC spotlighted at new Met exhibition
Max Hollein Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer | The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtMax Hollein Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer | The Metropolitan Museum Of Art Born in Chippewa City, a remote Native...