Hoops enthusiasts at Brooklyn Tower are about to experience a new level of play. The city’s tallest skyscraper is gearing up to unveil a remarkable addition on its 66th floor next year: a basketball court that ranks among the highest in the world, according to a recent report. The luxurious 93-story residential building, standing at …
Pete Davidson recently shared an update on his exciting plans to transform the old Staten Island Ferry, which he purchased with fellow comedian Colin Jost, into a unique floating nightspot. However, eager fans will have to exercise patience, as the project is estimated to be about five years away from completion. Despite currently being “in …
A New York appeals court has rejected an attempt to invalidate a large number of absentee ballots in a local election in the Catskills village of Fleischmanns. The ruling strengthens the influence of Rabbi Abraham Horowitz, who orchestrated a voter registration drive in the area. The court ordered the opening of 81 absentee ballots that …
Developer ASTM North America made headlines on Wednesday when it unveiled its innovative and ambitious $6 billion proposal to transform Penn Station. While the plan has faced some criticism for potentially benefiting Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan, it offers a compelling alternative to the state’s $7 billion rehabilitation plan. This week, Governor Kathy Hochul …
In an effort to combat the recent decree from New York City targeting renowned pizza establishments that utilize coal and wood-fired ovens, a new alliance has been formed. Led by lobbyist Brad Gerstman, a self-proclaimed pizza enthusiast, the “New York City Pizza Alliance” aims to thwart the concerted attempt to suppress and undermine the use …
Canada’s competition watchdog published a highly anticipated study on Tuesday regarding the retail grocery market in the country. The study revealed that the industry is heavily concentrated and dominated by a few major players. The Competition Bureau stressed the importance of clear communication to promote transparency. The report stated that most Canadians purchase groceries from …
If soaring rent prices, a lack of apartments, and an increase in violent crime weren’t enough reasons to leave New York, there’s another factor that might push potential tenants away: landlords with ridiculously specific demands. Take Michael Arieh Lerner, the vegan landlord who made headlines for only renting to non-carnivores. Surprisingly, he’s not the only …
Mamma Mia! Historic pizza joints in the Big Apple may be facing a hefty bill under a proposed city regulation aimed at reducing emissions from coal-and-wood-fired ovens, according to The Post. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed new guidelines that would require eateries using these traditional ovens to cut carbon …
An ex-intern at NBC has filed a lawsuit alleging that a high-ranking executive, who most recently worked at CNN, sexually assaulted her during their coverage of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The intern, Aarthi Rajaraman, who is currently 47, claims that Michael Bass, a coordinating producer for the “Today” show at the time, lured …
Big Apple grocers who have utilized facial-recognition technology to combat shoplifting in the city are outraged by a proposal from the City Council that would ban the software, just as they claim it is proving effective. The proposed bill, which stems from a dispute between the city and James Dolan, owner of Madison Square Garden, …