By: Janet Howard With the 2025–26 school year underway, New York State has launched the nation’s most ambitious bell‑to‑bell smartphone ban in K–12 schools—eliminating distractions and restoring focus to classrooms statewide. This historic Distraction-Free Schools law marks a turning point in American education. Supporters say these phone-free schools help students refocus on academics and wellbeing. […]
By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]
By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday denied reports he would take a job in President Donald Trump’s administration as a way of dropping out of his re-election bid, which is facing tepid poll numbers. “Mayor Adams has not met with Donald Trump — don’t […]
By: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City families eligible for $120 per child in summer food benefits have just a few more days to apply. As the Sept. 4 application deadline looms, millions of dollars could be left on the table for […]
By: Shifra Dayak, NOTUS | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection in 2026, he announced Tuesday, heeding Democrats’ calls for senior lawmakers to step aside and allow for younger candidates to run for office. “This decision has not been easy. But I know in my heart […]
By: Equity Smart Realty Inc Investing in real estate has long been a pathway to building wealth and generating passive income. While residential properties like single-family homes and apartments are popular options, commercial real estate (CRE) presents a potentially more lucrative—though sometimes riskier—alternative. Whether it’s office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, or multi-unit apartment complexes, […]
By: Equity Smart Realty Inc When purchasing a home or investment property, most buyers seek guidance from a real estate broker to navigate listings, offers, and closing procedures. However, increasingly, savvy buyers are turning to professionals who offer more than just real estate expertise—they want someone who also has a law degree. A real estate […]
By: Shenal Tissera | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit:Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Will a new Times Square casino bring a lot of new jobs to Midtown, or will it displace existing workers? That debate was front and center as the proposal faced a key public hearing on Wednesday. It was a full house at the Caesars Palace […]
Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock.com Users Lost More Than $1 Billion While Zelle Operator Controlled by Major Banks Knew the Platform Was Vulnerable to Scammers AG James Encourages New Yorkers Who Lost Money to Zelle Scams to File a Report with OAG’s Consumer Frauds Bureau NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
While spring is often considered the peak season for real estate, fall has quietly earned a reputation as an ideal time to buy or sell a home. With cooler temperatures, motivated buyers and sellers, and less competition, the fall season presents unique opportunities that are often overlooked. Whether you’re entering the market to make a […]