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Mamdani and Hochul Reach a Compromise: Luxury Second Homes in New York May Soon Be Taxed More Heavily

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears to have won his first significant concession from Gov. Kathy Hochul in the escalating fight over how to close the city's budget gap. Hochul has decided to back a new annual surcharge on New York City second homes worth $5 million or more…

Latin Times

'Faith or Punishment': Catholic Nuns Who Provide Free Hospice Sue NY Gov. Over Gender Law That Could Jail Them

Catholic nuns at a New York hospice face fines and closure for refusing to comply with gender identity rules, citing conflict with their religious mission.

International Business Times UK

After a harsh winter, New York’s oyster supply faces uncertainty and $2M losses

This year’s harsh winter is expected to cost the industry more than $2 million

The Independent UK

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Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again

Williams is the “poster child” for gas pipeline and power growth amid the new construction boom.

Fortune

Trump Administration Admits Major Error in New York Medicaid Fraud Case Lead by Doctor Oz - REPORT

The Trump administration has acknowledged that it made a major mistake in the numbers it used to justify a fraud investigation led by Dr. Mehmet Oz into New York's Medicaid program, a reversal that is raising new questions about the reliability of its broader anti-fraud push in several states.

Latin Times

Trump administration admits Dr. Mehmet Oz made glaring error in fraud accusations

The mistake appeared in comments made last month by Dr. Oz

The Independent UK

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics

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New York’s Government Is Really Obsessed With Tweeting About Filling Up Potholes

New York’s official government X account, @NYGov, blew up the internet on April 8 when it posted a rather suggestive PSA. The post said, “it’s hole filling season,” which immediately set off a chain reaction of viral innuendo and memes. This was quickly followed by a more straightforward, but still…

The Mary Sue

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

Residents in at least 10 states are organizing campaigns to tax wealth in order to fund schools and other social services

The Guardian - US

Probe Examines Ties Between NYC Officials and Nonprofit Awarded $200M in Migrant Shelter Deals

The investigation has intensified following the indictment of Edouardo St. Fort, a former NYPD sergeant, whose company provided security services to migrant shelters

Latin Times

New York's Governor Seems Indifferent to the Health Consequences of a Steep Tax on Nicotine Pouches

Kathy Hochul’s proposed levy would deter smokers from switching to a much less dangerous habit.

Reason

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider

The Independent UK

Less Than 50 Percent of New Yorkers Support Hochul's Nicotine Pouch Tax

Reason

LaGuardia plane crash live updates: Runway safety system ‘did not generate an alert’ for air-traffic controllers before fatal collision

Officials say the collision almost certainly involved ‘multiple failures’

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Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened

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Reason

New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed

Hochul invited those who opposed her policies to leave. Many did. Now she wants them back.

The Times of India

‘$36,000 a year?’ Is Mamdani forcing NYC parents to pay sky-high private preschool fees?

New York City’s push to expand free childcare under Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul is colliding with rising private preschool costs, as providers hike fees amid wage pressures and competition for staff. While public programmes aim to ease affordability, families outside the system face escalating expenses in an already costly…

International Business Times

New York's Socialist Experiment: Mamdani's Bold Agenda and What It Means for Business

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sweeping progressive agenda — rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy — is rattling Wall Street and real estate investors while the city grapples with a $7 billion budget gap and a Moody's credit warning.

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The Times of India

Who was Sorffly Davius? NYPD officer and US Army major who died in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday mourned the death of NYPD officer and US Army National Guard major Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait after suffering a medical episode while deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury.

The Independent UK

NYC congestion fee upheld by a federal judge after Trump moved to axe it

Gov. Hochul touted the toll's benefits as the program marked its first anniversary in January

The Independent UK

‘Another miracle on the Hudson’ as survivors pulled from New York river after plane crashes in freezing temperatures

The plane was carrying a single pilot and a passenger, with both sustaining only ‘minor injuries’ in the crash

Reason

Mamdani Reportedly Pushes $70 Million Grocery Store Proposal Amid $5.4 Billion Budget Gap

Amid a $5.4 billion budget deficit, the mayor of New York City is pushing forward with a proposal that has historically yielded terrible results.

Axios

Democrats are demanding $1,700 in tariff refunds for Americans

Congressional Democrats and state lawmakers say Americans are owed billions after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's levies.

Evening Standard

American Express to occupy final tower of World Trade Center as construction set to begin

The skyscraper will be the final stage of redevelopment after the original site was destroyed by 9/11 attacks

The Independent UK

World Trade Center's last office tower soon will get built and house American Express

New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express’ new headquarters

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