He finally felt financially stable — until he was laid off. Then came a frustrating job search and restaurant work in NYC.

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Steven Lowe
After being laid off from StubHub, Steven Lowe worked as a restaurant host in New York City while searching for his next role.

Steven Lowe

Mamdani's housing plan looks a lot like other YIMBY darlings, like Austin and Minneapolis

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned Austin as a city with successful affordable housing policies.

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We did the math on Ken Griffin's pied-à-terre tax bill

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Ken Griffin; Zohran Mamdani
Ken Griffin has found himself at the center of Zohran Mamdani's campaign to tax the rich.

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I spent the day at 'Substack Coachella,' which was full of panels, partying, and old-school magazine vibes

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Substack party
Substack threw a party for writers and media founders in New York City.

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New York's tax on wealthy second-home owners is going into effect. Here's how the pied-à-terre tax will work.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrive for a press conference at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park on April 27, 2026 in New York City.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces to tax multimillion-dollar second homes.

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Tell Business Insider: Do you want your city to give you free stuff?

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Public pools — alongside libraries and parks — are examples of free city services.

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Mamdani's 3 lofty plans to make New York City housing more affordable

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Zohran Mamdani wants to make NYC housing more affordable for renters and buyers.

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I moved from Europe to New York last year. I wish I'd known a few things before making the leap.

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The writer posing in front of the water with a New York City skyline in the background.
I moved to New York City last year, and with time, it's started to feel like home.

Laura Keys

When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin

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Danielle Elliot and her baby in europe
The author moved abroad shortly after her baby was born.

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I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside the USS Growler.

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The USS Growler in New York City.
The USS Growler in New York City.

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