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Mayor Mamdani Announces New Consumer Protections Against Subscription Traps and Hidden Fees

New York City’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule will require businesses to make subscription cancellations simple, while a separate proposal would require companies to display the…

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Attorney General James Issues Voter Guidance to Inform New Yorkers of Their Rights Ahead of November Election

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued guidance to inform New York voters of their rights and help them vote…

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Mayor Mamdani Announces Fall Festivals and Halloween Events at Parks and Recreation Centers Across all Five Boroughs

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Attorney General James Issues Voter Guidance to Inform New Yorkers of Their Rights Ahead of November Election

10/06/2026

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued guidance to inform New York voters of their rights and help…

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Mayor Mamdani Announces Fall Festivals and Halloween Events at Parks and Recreation Centers Across all Five Boroughs

10/06/2026

NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura are inviting New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate the…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Clear rules, not lawsuits: Chamber statement on the Mayor’s consumer protection package

10/06/2026

Empty heading October 6, 2026 Today Mayor Zohran Mamdani and DCWP Commissioner Samuel Levine announced a package of three consumer protection bills.…

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Moving on Up! Philip Tinari Gets Top Tai Kwun Arts Job

10/06/2026

The Hong Kong arts space is approaching its 10th anniversary in 2028. The post Moving on Up! Philip Tinari Gets Top Tai…

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Dali-Designed Bronze Book of Revelations Cover Stolen from French Museum, Sotheby’s to Auction Nanotyrannus Fossil, and More: Morning Links for October 6, 2026

10/06/2026

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Independent Art Fair Purchased by British Conglomerate

10/06/2026

News that the show was acquired by Informa in 2025 comes after the show’s controversial debut in the landmark Breuer building. Shortly…

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This Weird-Looking Kitchen Tool Is Actually the Best at What It Does, and It’s on Sale Right Now

10/06/2026

Lemons have met their match. By Noah Kaufman October 6, 2026Amazon has many things on sale for its fall version of Prime…

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Kid Rock’s Christian album comes after controversy over his lyrics about underage girls

10/06/2026

The singer has seen his share of controversy in 2026.

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Clear rules, not lawsuits: Chamber statement on the Mayor’s consumer protection package

10/06/2026

Empty heading October 6, 2026 Today Mayor Zohran Mamdani and DCWP Commissioner Samuel Levine announced a package of three consumer protection bills.…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber to City Council: the World Cup summer delivered — now make it last, and make it reach every neighborhood

09/30/2026

Testifying at a joint oversight hearing on the economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MCC President & CEO Jessica…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber applauds Mayor Mamdani’s U.N. week pitch to global business leaders

09/25/2026

Statement from Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jessica Walker, September 25, 2026: “We commend Mayor Mamdani for capitalizing on U.N.…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber launches “Manhattan 2040” initiative to steer borough toward best future

09/23/2026

New fifteen-year initiative names the borough’s three possible destinations – a Renaissance Borough, a Managed Decline, or a Concentrated Manhattan…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber urges City Council to make the M/WBE program deliver results

09/23/2026

Read Full Testimony September 23, 2026 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce submitted written testimony to the New York City Council Committee…

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber testifies on storefront lease and legacy business bills

09/16/2026

September 16, 2026 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker testified today before the New York City Council Committee…