As the Biden administration announces that over 4.2 million entrepreneurs now have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), questions arise about the impact of potential Republican repeals on small businesses in New York. With healthcare costs at the forefront of entrepreneurial challenges, how will the ACA continue to shape the landscape for small…
The Mermaid Parade, a cherished annual event in New York City, made a triumphant return on June 7, 2023. This vibrant and whimsical celebration took place in Coney Island, drawing crowds from all corners of the city and beyond. The Mermaid Parade has long been an iconic tradition, showcasing an eclectic blend of creativity, imagination,…
At the Injective Summit on June 26, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his commitment to making NYC the global hub for digital assets and blockchain innovation. In a fireside chat with Forbes’ Nina Bambysheva, Adams discussed his early crypto adoption, called for the repeal of the state’s restrictive BitLicense, and emphasized the…
On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, after a major winter storm dropped nearly two feet of snow across New York City, a large crowd gathered in Washington Square Park (Manhattan) for an informal snowball fight. Hundreds of people — mostly young adults and teens — were seen throwing snowballs across the park and streets. The gathering…
With less than two weeks before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples’ lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown instead of working in a bipartisan manner to keep the government open and address emergency needs for the American people. The continuing resolution they introduced…
Mayor Adams, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Release “A Blueprint for Community Safety” Blueprint Outlines More Than $485 Million in Investments to Create Safer, More Resilient Communities Prioritizes Investments and Resources for Six Precincts That Experienced Highest Rates of Gun Violence in 2022 Recommendations Product of Months of Engagement With More than 1,500 Community Residents…