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Owning a $5 Million Home Is Hard Enough. Now They May Have to Fill Out Some Forms
The Mamdani administration mailed notices to 17,000 property owners who might be subject to a new second-home tax. The outrage has been deafening.
How Zohran Mamdani Can Avoid Another Major Misstep on Israel-Palestine
Some advice for the mayor from one of New York City's savviest politics-knowers.
Hey LeBron, I Found You the Perfect NYC Pied-à-Terre
A sick apartment in a thrilling city where you'd be contributing to the tax base!
I, Salad Robot
We all seem to be getting used to Sweetgreen's automated "Infinite Kitchen."
My Hometown's on Track to Eradicate Rats. Could NYC Do the Same?
In a "predator-free" Wellington, New Zealand, even schoolkids are becoming rat trappers—and native species of birds are making a comeback.
Welcome to Zohran’s Economic Development Corporation: We Quote David Graeber Now
Mild-mannered public servant Tony Shorris is back on the scene, to the relief of the business class. And Lina Khan is also here, to their dismay.
Greenpoint 'Godzilla' Towers Greenlit With 50 Percent Affordability (After 100 Percent Drama)
The Monitor Point development, expected by 2031, will comprise three towers, soar to 600 feet, and include 1,300 apartments.
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda Says He Won't Step Down From Powerful Judiciary Committee: 'I've Been Vilified'
A NYC judge says a powerful state senator complained about him. The senator won't say if he did or didn't. Now good governance advocates are calling for his resignation from the judiciary committee.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues the Trump Administration, Alleging a 'Conspiracy' Against Him at the Highest Levels
The lawsuit also points the finger directly at groups like Betar and Canary Mission for working with the government to target pro-Palestine organizers.
We Asked a Meteorologist About Those Beach Sandstorms (by Darude)
A PSA…and a look back at one of the world's greatest trance bangers.