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A new report contends that high taxes aren’t scaring away the state’s top earners.

It was supposed to be a mall, then ice rinks. Nearly 30 years later, a community group may have the best shot at revitalizing a fortress in New York’s poorest borough.

SYRACUSE (TNS) — Large numbers of the wealthiest New York residents left the state when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit, but the trend was temporary and patterns have since returned

Despite an exodus earlier in the pandemic, New York’s millionaires are increasing in number, according to a new report, raising questions about the state’s tax policies.

Venezuelan flags, foods and accents are spreading along a stretch of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens as thousands of newly arrived migrants make their home in the city.

Mayor Eric Adams announced last week that the city recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. Analysts say that’s only part of the story.

For three years, Jews and Palestinians have gathered together at Ayat in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Now the restaurant is being flooded with bad reviews.

Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, has seen its diverse customer base tested by the recent conflict in Israel. While the restaurant aims to celebrate Palestinian culture, it also attracts Jewish customers who appreciate the food and desire peace. However, after the recent Hamas attack on Israel, Ayat received negative online reviews and faced accusations of antisemitism.

New York City officials cracked down on Corona Plaza, a celebrated Queens hub for Latin American street vendors. Its merchants are fighting to legitimize their businesses.

The median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980, according to the US Census Bureau.