Casino finalists face a blind bidding war over tax rates

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 10/13 9:21A Nick Garber

The four surviving bidders for a New York City-area casino face a crucial decision this week: deciding how much they're willing to pay in taxes without knowing what their rivals are offering, a blind bidding war that could push rates far above...

Congestion pricing brings in $365M for MTA through August

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 10/13 8:47A Caroline Spivack

New York City's congestion pricing program is on track to hit its $500 million revenue target by year-end while dramatically reducing Manhattan traffic — bolstering the MTA's defense of the toll as the Trump administration battles to shut it...

On Politics: Cuomo’s in a bind as Election Day nears

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 10/13 8:00A Ross Barkan

Is there any hope left for Andrew Cuomo? A recent Quinnipiac poll gave Cuomo and the anti-Zohran Mamdani forces some reason for optimism: Eric Adams’ decision to drop out had boosted the former governor by 10 points. The race stood at 46-33% in...

Nor'easter halts LaGuardia arrivals as storm snarls travel across local airports

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 10/13 6:20A Caroline Spivack

Fliers at regional airports, especially LaGuardia, are facing delays of up to four hours due to high winds and rain from the nor’easter sweeping the East Coast. The travel headaches are here to stay until at least early Tuesday, according to air...

Best First Birthday Party Places in Manhattan to Celebrate Your Tot

Mommy Poppins 10/13 2:38A Vanessa Leigh

By the time you've reached your baby's first birthday , you're probably ready for a big milestone celebration. Congratulations on your first year of parenting! After all, you've survived sleepless nights, blowouts, mounds of laundry, and lived to...

Life sciences real estate vacancies persist as venture capital investments drop

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 10/13 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

New York's life sciences market is struggling to attract tenants, with nearly a third of lab space sitting empty as venture capital funding declined in 2025. Approximately 30.8% of lab space in the city was vacant between July and September,...

City companies must disclose pay data under newly passed bill

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 10/13 12:33A Nick Garber

New York City will require large employers to report worker pay by race and gender under legislation the City Council approved Thursday. Supporters call the bill a significant step toward ensuring equal pay, and it has cautious support from the...

This is the salary needed to live comfortably in New York City — and it will shock you

NYPost.com (Living) 10/11 4:36A Andrew Court

Big Apple, big paycheck.

City Council mandates radiator inspections after infant's death from steam leak

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 10/10 10:11A Caroline Spivack

New York City will require the landlords of more than 100,000 buildings to conduct twice-yearly inspections of steam radiators under a law that passed Thursday. The new rule will apply to apartments with young children, a direct response to the...

NYC drivers beware — you’re 20% more likely to get into a car crash on this day

NYPost.com (Living) 10/10 7:58A Asia Grace

It's enough to drive New York City motorists nuts.

Best Halloween Parades in New York City for Kids in 2025

Mommy Poppins 10/10 1:39A Drew Kristofik

There's nothing quite like a neighborhood Halloween parade in NYC, from the iconic Village Halloween Parade on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan to the smaller, kid-friendly NYC neighborhood Halloween parades, including the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade...

City Council bill would make outdoor dining year-round, more businesses eligible

CrainsNewYork.com (Media & Entertainment) 10/10 12:33A Caroline Spivack

More than 80% of restaurants that once offered outdoor dining abandoned the practice under the Adams administration's seasonal restrictions, but a new City Council bill aims to restore year-round street dining and expand which businesses can...

Emergency room visits drive up city spending on health benefits, data shows

CrainsNewYork.com (Media & Entertainment) 10/10 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Hefty prices for emergency room visits contributed to the city’s rising spending on health benefits for municipal workers last year, new data shows. The city spent roughly $9.1 billion on health care benefits for employees, retirees and dependents...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle reveal online concerns for their kids as couple is crowned...

NYPost.com (Entertainment) 10/9 9:28P Nicholas McEntyre

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were honored at the Project Healthy Minds Gala in New York City on Thursday night and took their moment on stage to warn parents about the danger children face online.

Federal funding helped deter 8 terrorist attacks in subway since 9/11, NYPD chief says

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 10/9 8:34A Caroline Spivack

Funds from a subway counterterrorism grant that the federal government seeks to withhold from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority this year have enabled police to foil at least eight terrorist plots in the system since 9/11, and their...