New York City

Residents and tourists to New York City could soon have three casinos to visit. The new casinos would add to the state's increased interest in casinos and sports betting, which includes the launch of online sports betting in the state back in January 2022. • BALY is in a favorable position...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's recent Oval Office visit to meet President Donald Trump, with a candid take on the Democratic leader’s campaign, policies and the meeting's surprising optics. Mamdani’s Old Ideas ‘Have Never...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the country’s first city-level office of cryptocurrencies and blockchains on Tuesday. First-Ever Municipal Office For Crypto Adams signed Executive Order 57, establishing the New York City Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, according to a...

House rental rates in some of the wealthiest neighborhoods of New York City have surged by over 60% since the COVID-19 pandemic began, putting even high-income earners in a tight spot. According to a report, affluent neighborhoods such as Tribeca and SoHo have experienced the most significant rent...

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani raised over $1 million during the most recent reporting period, with a significant chunk of these donations cominf from outside the city. What Happened: As per the latest filings with the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Mamdani’s...

New York's return-to-office numbers are surging and corporate giants are pouring billions into new towers, but the rest of America's office desks are still empty. New York City has just reached a symbolic milestone. In July 2025, office visits in Manhattan rose 1.3% above the same month in 2019,...

President Donald Trump has issued a warning that New York City’s federal funding could be in jeopardy if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani doesn’t do the “right thing” if he wins the mayoral election. What Happened: Trump expressed that Mamdani must “do the right...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has expressed her fears regarding what she believes to be the most significant threat to the freedom of American women. What Happened: In a recent interview, Greene voiced her concern about the possibility of a “Muslim takeover” and the...

Zohran Mamdani is expected to win the New York City Democratic Primary in a surprising turn of events, defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. While the win secures Mamdani a spot on the general election ballot, he still faces a tough road in November's mayoral race. What Happened: On...

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old progressive state representative, emerged as the frontrunner in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night, prompting former Governor Andrew Cuomo to concede defeat. What Happened: With 91% of votes counted, Mamdani secured 43.5% compared to Cuomo...

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's weekend announcement that he will run for New York City mayor has reshaped an already crowded Democratic primary field. As rivals scramble to counter his candidacy, some of the city's wealthiest and most influential figures are lining up behind him....

The Trump administration has put a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, a decision that has sparked reactions from various stakeholders. What Happened: The White House has ordered a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, according to AP News. This decision,...

Egg prices have soared in recent months and stores are taking action to limit purchases in the wake of rising bird flu cases that could see costs continue to rise. What Happened: The cost of eggs was up 15.2% in the month of January, the largest increase since June 2015, which made the food item...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Bill Ackman’s social media post in support of Whitney Tilson’s candidacy for New York City mayor did not make a formal endorsement. Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson is running for mayor of New York City and he...

New York City’s congestion toll program launched on Sunday, adding new fees for drivers and rideshare customers. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and LYFT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) lobbied in favor of congestion tolls and are positioned to benefit from the new fees.  What To Know: The new...