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Kevin O’Leary blasted New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s proposed pied-à-terre tax as "really stupid," arguing that owners of luxury second homes bankroll construction work, keep paying ongoing property-related costs, and don't strain city services when they're absent. His comments land...

The Donald Trump administration conceded it used the wrong numbers to help launch a Medicaid fraud investigation in New York, an admission that raised fresh questions about how federal anti-waste drives are being built and sold to the public. The reversal lands as the same administration is also...

New York City is preparing to roll out a guaranteed income program that will provide $15,800 per person to disadvantaged residents. What Happened: The New York City Council has set aside $1.5 million in its 2026 budget for a new initiative titled “Cash with Care.” The program is aimed...

New York City is preparing to roll out a guaranteed income program that will provide $15,800 per person to disadvantaged residents. What Happened: The New York City Council has set aside $1.5 million in its 2026 budget for a new initiative titled “Cash with Care.” The program is aimed...

From Arkansas to New York, HonestWaves is riding the cell-phone crackdown in schools. As more states enact bans on student phone use, principals are scrambling for solutions that go beyond confiscation and fabric pouches. Enter Emily Smith, an entrepreneur whose high-tech lockers, already adopted...

With Zohran Mamdani officially securing the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race, centrist figures within the Democratic party, such as former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, are raising questions on the city’s future under a self-described Democratic Socialist. What Happened...

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, showed reluctance Wednesday to support a candidate against Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, suggesting that the city must “learn the hard way” the consequences of Marxist and socialist ideologies. What...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) expressed concerns on Sunday about the impact of President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency on U.S. Coast Guard operations. The Senate minority leader’s comments came in the wake of a Mexican naval vessel colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge...

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) attacked President Donald Trump’s reported decision to parole family members of Mexican cartel leaders into the United States on Wednesday, implying a potential connection to the Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin. What Happened: In an...

Luigi Mangione was back in court Friday for an update on the state charges against him in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What Happened: Friday marked Mangione's first court date since December, when he pleaded not guilty to state charges. The suspected killer...

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...

Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces extradition to New York after his arrest in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare‘s CEO. After previously fighting a transfer back to New York, he is expected to waive his extradition Thursday. What Happened: Mangione, who was recently charged with...

Editor's Note: The spelling of Michael Saylor’s name has been corrected in the headline. Financial market commentator Peter Schiff on Tuesday criticized Michael Saylor’s comparison of MicroStrategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MSTR) debt-financed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying strategy to...