Flight cancellations surge in U.S. after New York struck by storm

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/15 5:14A Brian K. Sullivan and Michelle K

Airports in the Northeast are suffering significant cancellations after torrential downpours unleashed flash flooding around New York City Monday night when slow-moving thunderstorms rolled through the region. As of Tuesday morning, 377 flights...

Mamdani courts a business community still unsure of its next move

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/15 12:48A Nick Garber, Eddie Small

An uneasy paralysis has set in among New York City’s business leaders in the three weeks since Zohran Mamdani’s shock mayoral primary win. As some wealthy donors consolidate around Mayor Eric Adams, and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo doubles down on an...

On Politics: Anti-Mamdani business donors are living in denial

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/14 8:13A Ross Barkan

Not surprisingly, some members of the business community are aiming to fund another super PAC to stop Zohran Mamdani. The PAC, New Yorkers for a Better Future Mayor 25, is setting a goal of $20 million to $25 million, Crain’s reported — a...

Thunderstorms could flood parts of the city this afternoon

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/14 6:08A Caroline Spivack

Thunderstorms could dump as much as three inches of rain on New York City beginning this afternoon and into the evening, the National Weather Service warned in a Monday advisory. A flood watch is in effect from 2 p.m. until at least midnight for...

Who manages the most commercial real estate in New York? It's getting close

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/14 12:48A Jack Grieve

Crain's today released its latest list of the largest commercial property managers in New York City. Cushman & Wakefield retained its top spot, but two other juggernauts are nipping at its heels. Cushman, which is based in Chicago but operates...

City smoke shops keep the fight against crackdowns alive in court

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/14 12:33A John Schroyer

The huge spurt of illegal marijuana shops in New York is far from over, despite a sweeping crackdown effort launched last year by both the state and New York City officials.  And it could be somewhat reversed, depending on how a series of...

Group home staff abused nonverbal, autistic man from Queens, lawsuit alleges

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/11 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Staff at a group home on Long Island allegedly inflicted physical and emotional abuse on a nonverbal, autistic man from Queens over the course of two years, and tried to cover it up when a video surfaced, a new lawsuit says. The man, identified...

New York’s construction industry lags other states in pandemic recovery

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/10 5:56A Nick Garber

New York City’s construction industry remains smaller than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by the state comptroller. That slow recovery, which lags compared to most other parts of the country, has deprived an...

City overdose deaths decline to lowest point since 2020 as federal Medicaid cuts loom

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/9 9:37A Amanda D Ambrosio

City overdose deaths continued to come down late last year following investments in harm reduction and medication-assisted treatments, but resources needed to continue those declines are likely to dry up due to federal funding cuts. There were...

Trump law boosts New York housing, but looming cuts could blow it up

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 7/9 8:05A Nick Garber

The Republican policy bill enacted by Congress last week, which slashed Medicaid and food aid and blows a hole in New York’s health care budget, also delivered some unexpected good news for local housing developers. But that silver lining could...

On Politics: Cuomo should quit while he’s behind

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/8 8:40A Ross Barkan

Andrew Cuomo’s path to becoming mayor of New York, these days, is exceedingly narrow. The former governor, who was beaten by 12 points in the Democratic primary, is still entertaining campaigning as an independent candidate. He’s got a ballot...

Your Ultimate NYC Summer 2025 Bingo Cards for Kids [PRINTABLE]

Mommy Poppins 7/8 7:55A Jody Mercier

We created free, downloadable, printable NYC summer bingo cards for kids as a summer boredom buster! We're roughly 10 days into summer vacation in NYC, and it might already feel like an endless abyss....

Property broker Douglas Elliman tries to shed party-hard label

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/8 6:38A Jennifer Epstein, Paulina Cacher

Douglas Elliman Inc.’s stock wilted under the weight of the property broker’s persistent losses and departing agents. Then came the brazen disrespect. As rival Compass Inc. celebrated share gains by ringing the New York Stock Exchange’s opening...

New York faces dual threats of flash floods and extreme heat today

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/8 5:53A Josh Saul, Bloomberg

New Yorkers will struggle through intense heat throughout the day Tuesday, along with thunderstorms in the afternoon that pose the risk of dangerous flash flooding.  A heat advisory is in effect for New York City and much of the surrounding area...

WeWork signs new lease in Lower Manhattan, expanding its bet on the city

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 7/8 5:42A Natalie Wong, Bloomberg

WeWork has signed a lease in Lower Manhattan as coworking demand in the city rises. The firm is taking a 60,000-square-foot space at 250 Broadway, according to a statement Monday. The new location, which spans five floors, is expected to open in...