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‘Given the Present, the Future Does Not Depend on the Past’ Perplexes Audiences on the Hudson River

Of all the things to write a musical about, search engine optimization is a highly unlikely candidate. Then again, when you’re performing on a near-deserted stretch of the Hudson River near West 24th Street on a brisk Saturday evening, anything goes. The musical play, “Given the Present, the Future Does Not Depend on the Past,” […]

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Low-Income Residents Targeted by New Urgent Care Centers to Open in Brooklyn

Most businesses and companies set up market strategies and campaigns to appeal to and attract affluent customers, or at least those with some kind of disposable income. It’s a theory that makes a lot of sense for obvious reasons. However, a recent plan unveiled by a New York City-area urgent care center is operating in […]

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Jimmy Kimmel Tells America to Say Ahh

On October 21, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” had some remarkably familiar guests from the past grace its stage: Marty McFly and Doc from the beloved trilogy of “Back to the Future” films. Immediately after the segment aired, the late night show was graced with another appearance — the product of a $27 million investment. In early […]

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NYS Taking Urgent Care Centers to Task for Unclear, Incomplete, and Potentially Deceitful Practices

Urgent care centers have in large part been applauded for their recent growth and ability to provide affordable, convenient, and professional healthcare services. They’ve taken some of the load off of crowded doctor’s offices and hospital rooms and usually do so in a way that’s ultimately cheaper and quicker for patients, especially. Unfortunately, no industry […]

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Cab Driver Uses Legal Loophole to Win Rent-Free Apartment for Life

An immigrant cab driver used the U.S. legal system to his advantage earlier this month and might wind up with a lifetime of free rent in one of the most expensive cities in the world because of it. Oltimdje Ouattara, a Taxi and Limousine Commission-licensed driver, used an obscure provision of New York City’s rent-stabilization […]

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This Minor SEC Regulation Change Could Have Major Consequences, Experts Warn

The Obama administration quietly introduced a change to securities law that dates back to George W. Bush’s presidency. Under the proposed changes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reduced regulations surrounding the amount of information that companies have to share with the public concerning the reporting of financial errors. Currently, SEC regulations state that […]

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Beekeeping Becoming a Popular Trend in Urban Areas Like NYC

This may sting for rural areas that pride themselves on biodiversity, but urban areas like New York City are beginning to become the go-to location for serious beekeepers. According to Al-Jazeera, there has been an unexpected boom in the honeybee population of several major American cities. In addition to NYC, metropolitan areas like Denver, Minneapolis, […]

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Study Finds That Many Asian-American Baby Boomers in NYC Have No Retirement Savings

A recent study paints a bleak picture for some local Asian-Americans. According to Inquirer.net, a new study funded by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) found that about two-thirds of all Asian-Americans ages 35-69 in New York City do not currently have enough savings for their retirement. The findings are surprising, considering that Asian-Americans […]

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Gov. Cuomo Announces $14 Million Repaving Project for Damaged Long Island Roads

Long Island is set to receive an early Christmas present in the form of a massive resurfacing effort that will fill those pesky potholes before winter hits. According to LongIsland.com, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a $13.9 million project to repave over 16 miles of roads in the towns of North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Smithtown, […]

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HONY Features Refugees Fleeing Syrian Conflict in a Special Photo Series

It’s probably the ultimate New York City experience: to catch the eye of photographer Brandon Stanton while walking down the street, and then be featured on his wildly-popular blog, “Humans of New York.” Stanton has made a name for himself by featuring New Yorkers in their natural habitat, with all of their imperfections, fears, dreams, […]