Jay-Z wants New York City to let him open a casino in Times Square

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Jay-Z's Roc Nation joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment's bid in December.

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Everyone fled big cities during the pandemic. So why is your rent still so damn high?

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If you're wondering why your rent is still so high, look no further than all the people who ditched their roommates over the past few years.

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Because people ditched their roommates

After the killing of Jordan Neely, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash over his approaches to subway safety and mental illness

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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New York Mayor Eric Adams to bus asylum seekers upstate, much like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bussed asylum seekers to New York City

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Deadly NYC parking garage collapse leads to safety sweep and closure of 4 garages in the city

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Building officials concluded that all three levels of the nearly 100-year-old garage either completely or partially collapsed on April 18.

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Meet a teacher who quit her job to avoid returning in person — and found a position at a remote-only public school

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While many students have returned to in-person learning, nearly 60,000 public-school students in New York haven't.

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I left NYC for SC and I'll probably never go back. Here's what the slower pace of life taught me about work-life balance and happiness.

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Michelle Gross posing by the water in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
During the pandemic, Michelle Gross and her husband realized they wanted to live in a place where they could spend more time outdoors.

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Half of households in New York City don't make the $100,000 or more needed to afford living there

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Easter food distribution with Food Bank NYC at Queensbridge Houses on April 04, 2023 in Queens, New York.
Easter food distribution with Food Bank NYC at Queensbridge Houses on April 04, 2023 in Queens, New York.

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I moved my family from NYC to the suburbs. We're finally able to live in a spacious home and have zero regrets.

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Jordan Frey moved to Buffalo three years ago.

Jordan Frey

As NYC's first-ever rat czar gets to work, cities like Boston and Chicago are looking for inspiration to fix their own rodent problems

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America's major cities are considering taking a cue from New York City in the fight against rat infestations.

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