Tue, 21-Oct-2025

By 2026, NYC will have a deficit of around $10 billion, which could lead to a fiscal cliff

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A number of NYC’s financial issues could cause a budget imbalance. It can be up to $10 billion by 2026. It could potentially have an impact on future important services. According to the New York State Comptroller, a number of New York City’s financial issues could cause a budget imbalance of up to $10 billion … Read more

Recession? And what recession? Do not, however, leave before noon!

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The number of people working part-time hit a 21-year low.  Transportation and warehousing have three-quarters of a million new positions.  Wages, overall, continue to rise, and there is no indication that companies are cutting hours. Inflation at 40-year highs is doing little to staunch consumer fears of a downturn. Jay Baker isn’t stressed over a … Read more

Mary Mara, ER actress, drowns in New York river

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Mary Mara, an actress known for her roles in ER and Criminal Minds, has died. She was 61. The actress’ body was discovered Sunday morning after she appeared to have drowned while swimming in St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent Her film, television and stage career spanned more than three decades. Mary T. Mara, a veteran of television … Read more

US Senate passes gun safety bill

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The bill would strengthen background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21, provide funding for the administration of “red flag” regulations, and crack down on straw buyers. It was passed after a series of mass shootings across the United States and in response to public dissatisfaction with legislative inaction. The US Senate enacted … Read more

COVID-19 cases rise in New York State

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NEW YORK – COVID-19 cases are rebounding in New York State as the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron contributes to the majority of infections. The 7-day average of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people increased to 17.8 on Sunday, up from 8.2 three weeks ago, according to the latest data issued by the state’s authorities on Monday. … Read more