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...
(OSV News) — A New York state appeals court has found that an insurer for the Archdiocese of New York is not required to cover costs for settling hundreds of sex abuse claims — a ruling the archdiocese has called “extremely disappointing” and “wrongly decided.” On April 23, five justices of the First Judicial Department […] The post New York appeals court rules insurer doesn’t have to pay out for Archdiocese of New York abuse claims first appeared on OSV News.
Former President Donald Trump will be back in a New York City courtroom Tuesday as his business records trial resumes.
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.
Massive news from Billie Eilish! She's just announced a giant world tour.
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
In April 2020, United MileagePlus removed its partner award chart. Partner awards continued pricing at the lowest Saver level from the last-published award charts for a while. But over time, United Airlines has slowly raised its unpublished partner award rates. Last month, United devalued first-class partner redemptions, increasing award prices up to 100%. Now, the …
Looking to book a last-minute trip to Japan? Well, if so, you’re in luck. There is decent award availability in business class, but you’ll need to act fast. Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways consistently releases award seats in premium cabins to partner airlines, and the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club option is one of the best sweet …
Several members of the police union in Syracuse, New York, are shocked that President Joe Biden is still on track to visit the city to tout the CHIPS and Science Act, calling the move “unacceptable” and “just wrong.” Biden’s trip to Syracuse comes after two police officers were killed in the line of duty last […]
America play Canada in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on June 2. But one ground is still not completed, with the tournament set to start in 40 days. India will play three group matches at the Nassau County Stadium in New York