Posted inEconomy

Harris vs. Trump: What Does the 2024 Election Bode for New York’s Economy?

A Manhattan street vendor displayed dueling presidential Kamala Harris and Donald Trump gear.

From taxes and poverty reduction to housing, infrastructure and climate change, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are at odds on the key economic issues that will affect New York. No one knows if the winning candidate will be able to follow through on their promises. Implementing them will require action by Congress, which may wind […]

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Posted inEconomy, Housing

Why Insurance Rates for New York Property Owners are Soaring

Residential buildings lined a block in Astoria.

Logan Browne thought he already experienced sticker shock from his Bushwick condo building’s insurance rate tripling last year.  Then, this summer, the insurance company dropped the building, citing a “loss ratio” that Browne, the condo board president, said related to water damage claims in 2020 and 2023 after heavy rainfall flooded the basement. Browne’s management […]

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Posted inNews

GIAC receives $750K for Red & White Cafe, but much more could be on the way for pool revitalization

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) will receive $750,000 in state funds to jump-start its new community kitchen initiative. State lawmakers also signaled interest in funding improvements […]

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Posted inVoting

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos puts opponent Heather Lappin on leave just weeks before Election Day

Just weeks before the election, the Pima County sheriff put his political challenger and employee on administrative leave. Heather Lappin, the Republican candidate, is vying for the position as top law enforcement officer in Pima County against incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos, a Democrat. Early voting has begun. Election Day is Nov. 5. “This appears to […]

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Posted inGovernment

Jayland Walker’s family, City of Akron reach settlement over his 2022 killing by Akron police

Jayland Walker, right, in a portrait with his mother, Pam (center) and sister, Jada.

The City of Akron and the family of Jayland Walker have reached an agreement to end a federal civil rights lawsuit that sought at least $45 million in damages. Details of the settlement were not immediately available Tuesday.  On June 27, 2022, Walker was shot dozens of times by Akron police officers and killed after […]

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