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WNYC / Gothamist Albany reporter Jon Campbell talks about what's in and what's out of the just-approved New York State budget, including housing incentives, zoning changes, limited tenant protections, mayoral control of the schools, and more.
Governor Hochul and & legislative leaders agree on a tentative 237-billion-dollar State Budget deal. The agreement includes renewed subsidies for developers to build new housing in New York City and additional tenant protections. Pro-housing communities, like the Town of Plattsburgh, will share 650-million-dollars to help build new homes. Another half-billion dollars will be used for housing on state-owned sites, including former prisons. No word yet whether that could include the former Moriah...
The Rangers and Islanders concluded their regular-season series Saturday and produced a worthy preview of a possible postseason series.
We tend to throw around the notion that a broadcaster is “The Voice” of a franchise, but John Sterling truly has embodied being the Voice of the New York Yankees for almost four decades. His voice and epic calls have become an essential part of the Yankees experience. Whole generations of fans don’t know a
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman claimed that Donald Trump appeared to "doze off" during his hush money criminal trial.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's modest wins in this year's state budget negotiations at best only slow New York's decline, with no hint of the radical reforms needed to slow the exodus of people and jobs.
While the governor announced there's a conceptual agreement, key officials say they're still negotiating. The governor said she and legislative leaders “have the parameters of a conceptual agreement” on a budget. Leaders say otherwise. [ more › ]
Officials are investigating an apparent ransomware attack.
The Biden administration’s war against junk fees has taken to the skies. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it has finalized new rules requiring upfront notification and disclosure of “surprise junk fees” when travelers purchase airline tickets. “The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront what fees they charge for a first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for canceling or changing a reservation,” reads a press release...
The $175 million bond former President Donald Trump put up in his civil
A $500 Southwest Airlines gift card is just $449.99 at Costco for warehouse members. That's a 10% discount.