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Climate Week Pivots to Affordability as Energy Costs Surge
International leaders gather in New York this week facing pressure to deliver climate solutions that don't break household budgets amid rising energy prices.
NYC Bans AI for 500K Students as White House Pushes Integration
New York City's public schools impose a one-year moratorium on generative AI for students through eighth grade, bucking federal efforts to expand classroom technology.
NYC Mayor Creates Office to Organize Private-Sector Workers
The Office of Worker Power, led by former UAW organizing chief Tony Perlstein, will connect employees with union resources and help report labor law violations.
New York Mayor's Socialist Agenda Hits Budget Reality
Zohran Mamdani's first budget relies on state bailout and pension deferrals; free-bus pledge stalled, childcare rollout leaves centers without supplies or staff pay
Khan Tapped to Lead NYC Economic Board as Tax Base Shrinks
Mayor Mamdani appoints former FTC Chair Lina Khan to EDC board amid exodus of wealthy residents and $11 billion in lost tax revenue.
Judge Blocks NYC Second-Home Tax, Halting Mamdani's $500 Million Revenue Plan
A state judge temporarily barred New York City from implementing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre surcharge, which was projected to generate $500 million annually.
Masked Man Smashes Virgin Mary Statue at Queens Church in Fourth Attack Since 2024
A masked vandal used a hammer to destroy a statue outside St. Rita Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, the fourth such attack at the site since 2024.
NYC Mayor's Grocery ID Plan Draws Hypocrisy Charges From Critics
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push for city-run stores offering 30 percent discounts clashes with his past opposition to voter ID laws, drawing sharp criticism.
Citadel's Miami Commitment Shows Shift in Financial Markets
Ken Griffin's commitment to Miami and critique of New York City reflects capital reallocation affecting U.S. financial and real estate markets.