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Why Mamdani is offering cheaper insurance to some landlords
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Thursday a plan that aims to lower property insurance costs for some building owners. City Hall will invest in a new program to offer cheaper insurance to landlords of affordable and rent-stabilized buildings, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
Trump Administration Backs Down: MTA Wins Fight Over Second Avenue Subway Funding
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority secured a major win after the federal government agreed to restore funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion. Payments totaling $3.4 billion will resume, allowing the long-delayed Q line extension to Harlem to move forward. Key facts Q&A Q: Why was the funding stopped?A: Federal officials cited new contracting rules related…
