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Meet the single moms raising their kids together in a Manhattan 'mommune'

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 05:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Bernie Sinclaire and Anabelle Gonzalez — Laila AnnMarie Stevens for BI

Bernie Sinclaire calls herself a "mommunist."

economy, cost-of-the-city, kitchen-table-big-bet, zohran-mamdani, Childcare, new-york, freelance-photography

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

new york city mayor zohran mamdani speaking at a rally — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to tax empty second homes worth millions.
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Most NYC renters are struggling to afford housing. These maps show where it's worst.

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 04:49

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Most New York City renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. — Getty Images

When Massiel Lugo's parents moved to Jackson Heights, Queens, from the Dominican Republic nearly 50 years ago, the working-class neighborhood was an affordable place to raise a family.

economy, cost-of-the-city, Housing, new-york-city, housing-affordability, Rent

Live in Miami or Silicon Valley with a luxury apartment in New York? Get ready for a new tax

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:28

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Mayor Mamdani — NYC's pied-à-terre tax is a rare tax policy agreement between Mamdani and Hochul.
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Tell us about how your city has tried to make life more affordable

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:48

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

Zohran Mamdani stepping off a new york city bus — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on affordability during his campaign.
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Mamdani is cracking down on food delivery app junk fees in NYC

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:15

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

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2 charts show why families need $159,000 a year to afford NYC

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 16:33