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Online fund raises nearly $2 million for Daniel Penny’s legal defense in subway case
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, Blog Briefing Room, Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely, New York, News 0 An online crowdfunding page has raised nearly $2 million for the legal defense of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged last week with second-degree manslaughter in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the New York City subway earlier this month. A “GiveSendGo” page titled “Daniel Penny’s Legal Defense Fund” listed that $1,883,357 had been raised as of late Sunday night. According to the page,…
Why is the Trump ‘hush-money’ grand jury taking so @#$%& long? Wrong question, experts say.
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Alvin Bragg, Around The World, Donald Trump, Law, Manhattan, Michael Cohen, New York, Politics, Stormy Daniels, Trump Indictment 0 Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, right, and Cohen’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, left, face a ravening press corps outside the Trump ‘hush money’ grand jury in Manhattan. Mary Altaffer/AP An uncanny lack of secrecy surrounds the secret Trump ‘hush money’ grand jury now underway in NY. Grand jury witnesses, lawyers, and Trump himself are shouting about each other on TV and online. The…
Trump loses latest fight with New York Attorney General Letitia James over $110K contempt payment
Newsbreak 4 months ago in Around The World, Donald Trump, Fraud, Law, Letitia James, New York, Politics, Real Estate, Trump org, Trump Organization 0 New York Attorney General Letitia James and Donald Trump Associated Press Trump had fought arduous to get back a $110K contempt-of-court verify he’d given NY’s legal professional common. On Tuesday, an appellate court docket rejected Trump’s 1,000-page argument that the high quality was unfair. The battle was an odd sideshow to AG Letitia James’ $250 million fraud lawsuit against Trump Org. Donald Trump on Tuesday…
Trump wants back in the casino biz — as Bally’s landlord in the Bronx. Many approvals would still be wanted.
Newsbreak 4 months ago in Around The World, Casinos, Donald Trump, golf courses, New York, New York City, News 0 The New York City skyline looms over the former president’s Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the borough of the Bronx. John Minchillo/AP Trump wants back in the casino enterprise — as a landlord. Under a deal struck in December, Trump would sub-lease 17 acres of his Bronx golf course to Bally’s. Trump’s title would not be on the casino, and the deal still…
Prospects rise for NY charges against Trump in Stormy Daniels case
Newsbreak 4 months ago in Alvin Bragg, Around The World, Court Battles, Donald Trump, New York, News, Regulation, State Watch, Stormy Daniels 0 New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s newest strikes counsel prosecutors are nearing a call about charging former President Trump in reference to a $130,000 hush fee to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. The Manhattan district lawyer’s workplace this week escalated the fight by empaneling another grand jury in the case and presenting witnesses. Legal specialists and a former colleague of Bragg’s…
One of New York’s largest commercial landlords is spending $1.5 billion to convert office buildings into apartments as office vacancy...
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Adaptive Reuse, Around The World, Conversion, development, Investing, Landlord, New York, Offices, Real Estate 0 The Manhattan skyline from the 86th ground observatory of the Empire State Building. ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images Silverstein Properties has opened up a $1.5 billion fund to convert undesirable places of work into housing. The transfer comes at a time when a number of main cities are grappling with excessive office vacancies of their downtown core. Silverstein is focusing on acquisitions in New York,…
See the first 36 groups that won coveted licenses to sell recreational cannabis in New York, including Housing Works and...
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Around The World, Cannabis, Marijuana, New York, Office of Cannabis Management 0 New York’s cannabis market is lastly getting rolling. David McNew/Getty Images New York regulators introduced the first 36 groups who’ll have the opportunity to sell cannabis in the state. The group consists of eight nonprofits, like Housing Works and The Doe Fund. The license holders might be allowed to start delivering cannabis earlier than opening retail shops. New York state regulators on Monday authorized the first…
New York congressman Hakeem Jeffries is likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader subsequent 12 months. If chosen by members, Jeffries would grow to be the primary Black lawmaker to lead a celebration in Congress. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, served within the New York State Assembly earlier than becoming a member of Congress in 2013. …
New York cannabis farms have nowhere to sell a combined 300,000 pounds of weed, valued at $750 million, as delays...
Newsbreak 6 months ago in agribusiness, Around The World, Cannabis, Marijuana, New York, Retail, weed, weekend BI US 0 Getty Images; Insider New York cannabis farms are not sure of what to do with a combined 300,000 pounds of weed — valued at $750 million — with out open dispensaries to sell the pot. Applicants for authorized cannabis retail shops are nonetheless ready to hear again from the state’s Cannabis Control Board. The CCB is scheduled to meet on Monday, though it’s unclear if…
Loyal ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg is done testifying at Trump Org tax-fraud trial that Trump calls ‘VERY UNFAIR!’
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Around The World, Donald Trump, Law, Manhattan, New York, Politics, Real Estate, Tax Fraud, Trump Organization 0 Former President Donald Trump, left, and the outside of Trump Tower, the place the Trump Organization is headquartered. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, left. Nicolas Economou/Getty Images, proper. Allen Weisselberg, Trump’s ex-CFO, has completed testifying within the Trump Org trial. The Manhattan DA’s case “has fallen apart,” Trump grumbled, in the meantime, of the “VERY UNFAIR!” case. Actually, Friday was arguably the DA’s most profitable day but…
Host of ‘The Daily Show,’ Trevor Noah, lists his luxury Manhattan penthouse for $12.95 million — see inside
Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images and Shannon Dupre’/COMPASS Host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah’s Manhattan house hit the market for $12.95 million. Noah initially purchased the two-story penthouse in Stella Tower for $10 million in 2017. The 3,596-square-foot area is full with French oak flooring, a customized kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling home windows. The host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah, has listed his New York City…
Trump Org’s new court-appointed ‘watchdog,’ retired judge Barbara Jones, can now inspect the company books
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Around The World, Donald Trump, Letitia James, Manhattan, New York, News, Politics, Real Estate, The Trump Organization 0 have called persistent fraud. Retired federal judge Barbara Jones, left, is the newly-appointed particular monitor for the actual property company owned by former President Donald Trump, proper. Richard Drew/AP, left; Andrew Harnik/AP, proper. Retired federal judge Barbara Jones is now in place as particular monitor over the Trump Organization. Jones will monitor for what a Manhattan judge has termed persistent fraud at Donald Trump’s company….
Meet Hakeem Jeffries, the New York congressman likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader subsequent yr. If chosen by members, Jeffries would change into the first Black lawmaker to lead a celebration in Congress. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, served in the New York State Assembly earlier than becoming a member of Congress in 2013. Hakeem Jeffries…
New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman says it’s ‘gangster’ that the top Democrats in Congress could both be from New...
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Around The World, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democrats, jamaal bowman, New York, News, Politics 0 Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York). AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Rep. Jamaal Bowman chuckled when requested about New York City’s impending second of energy. Pelosi’s resolution to step down from management means the top two Democrats could both hail from New York. They would be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and would-be House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman laughed on Thursday when requested what…
Trump Org ex-CFO tears up on stand while describing his ‘betrayal’ of the Trump family
Newsbreak 6 months ago in allen weisselberg, Around The World, Law, Manhattan, New York, Politics, Real Estate, Tax Fraud, Trump Organization 0 Trump Organization’s former Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg arrives to the courtroom in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Seth Wenig/AP Donald Trump’s ex-CFO is the key DA witness in the Trump Organization tax-fraud trial in Manhattan. In testimony that really helps the protection, he teared up describing his “betrayal” of Trump. The protection is striving to separate the ex-CFO, Allen Weisselberg, from the prime…
As Trump Org’s jail-bound ex-CFO testifies, Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant is watching
Newsbreak 6 months ago in allen weisselberg, Around The World, Donald Trump, Law, Manhattan, New York, Politics, Real Estate, Tax Fraud, Trump Organization 0 Trump Organization’s former Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, middle, arrives to court docket, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in New York along with his lawyer, Nicholas Gravante, proper. Julia Nikhinson/AP Jail-bound Allen Weisselberg, Trump’s ex-CFO, is testifying within the Trump Org tax-fraud trial. Harvey Weinstein’s prison coach, Craig Rothfeld, is sitting with the ex-CFO’s legal professionals, watching. Asked if he is teaching Weisselberg forward of an…
Here’s how Donald Trump could theoretically run for president in 2024 and govern the US from jail, according to 9...
Newsbreak 6 months ago in Around The World, Barbara McQuade, BI Graphics, Donald Trump, Eugene Debs, Fani Willis, Georgia, Glenn Youngkin, kathy hochul, Larry Hogan, Laurence Tribe, Law, Liz Cheney, Lyndon LaRouche, Mike Pence, New York, Politics, politics enterprise, Prison, Ron DeSantis, Samantha Lee, Tim Scott, Trump 2024, trump investigations, Warren G. Harding, White House 0 The Constitution does not cease prisoners from operating for president. Joe Raedle/Getty Images; Samantha Lee/Insider The Constitution will not cease Trump from operating, even when he is behind bars. But getting elected and operating the nation from jail could be sophisticated. Trump faces quite a few factors of legal peril. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. on January 13,…
Trump Org is battling prosecutors over 3 little words that could swing the New York tax-fraud trial
Newsbreak 7 months ago in Around The World, Donald Trump, Law, Manhattan, New York, Politics, Tax Fraud, Trump Organization 0 Former President Donald Trump, left, and the exterior of Trump Tower, the place the Trump Organization is headquartered. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, left. Nicolas Economou/Getty Images, proper. The tax-fraud trial of Donald Trump’s real-estate empire is about to begin its fourth week. The Manhattan case includes 2 million paperwork. But simply three words could swing the consequence. It’s the authorized phrase “in behalf of —” and…
Check out Contrary NYC, a ‘Soho House for techies’ community hangout that’s generating buzz and drawing visitors like Serena Williams
Newsbreak 7 months ago in Around The World, Features, New York, Startups, Tech Insider, Venture Capital 0 Contrary NYC Silicon Valley enterprise agency, Contrary, not too long ago opened a community area for tech employees in New York. The aim is to create a frequent gathering floor for folks to satisfy like-minded professionals. Here’s a nearer look contained in the area. New York City is at all times buzzing with its share of unique venues. There’s the well-known — or notorious, relying…
NY Democrat who lost his race criticizes AOC, saying she didn’t campaign much and ‘was nowhere to be discovered’
Newsbreak 6 months ago in 2022 midterms, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Around The World, Midterms, New York, News UK, Politics, Speed desk 0 Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a House Oversight Committee listening to on Capitol Hill in Washington in July 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo A New York Congressman who lost his seat criticized AOC’s midterm campaigning. He mentioned she didn’t assist the social gathering sufficient, an allegation she denies. Democrats managed to keep away from enormous losses to Republicans nationwide, however carried out poorly in New…
Results: Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan defeats Republican state Rep. Colin Schmitt in New York’s 18th Congressional District election
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 midterms, Around The World, Colin Schmitt, Cook Political Report, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Elections, Hudson Valley, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, Live, New York, News, OpenSecrets, Pat Ryan, Politics, politics enterprise, Sabato's Crystal Ball 0 Colin Schmitt’s marketing campaign; Mary Altaffer/AP Photo; Insider Democrat Pat Ryan defeated Republican state Rep. Colin Schmitt in New York’s 18th Congressional District. The 18th District is positioned in the Hudson Valley. Incumbent Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney ran unsuccessfully for reelection in New York’s seventeenth Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan secured a full time period in Congress, defeating Republican state Rep. Colin Schmitt in…
Results: Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney loses his bid for reelection against Republican Michael Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional...
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 elections, 2022 midterms, Alessandra Biaggi, Around The World, Congress, Congressional Leadership Fund, Cook Political Report, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Elections, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, Larry Sabato, Letitia James, Live, Michael Lawler, New York, News, OpenSecrets, Politics, politics enterprise, Rob Astorino, Sabato's Crystal Ball, Sean Maloney, Stock Act, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act 0 Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc by way of Getty Images; Michael Lawler’s marketing campaign; Insider Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney was defeated by Republican Michael Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District. The 17th District is situated in the decrease Hudson Valley. The Cook Political Report reclassified Maloney’s reelection race to a “toss-up” simply two weeks earlier than Election Night. Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney misplaced his…
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, leader of the House Democrats’ campaign arm, conceded to a New York Republican in a shocking...
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 election, 2022 midterms, Around The World, House Democrats, New York, News, Politics, Sean Patrick Maloney 0 Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc by way of Getty Images Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney conceded defeat early Wednesday morning. Maloney’s loss is a gorgeous win for Republicans on an in any other case good evening for Democrats. Maloney is the leader of House Democrats’ campaign arm. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on Wednesday conceded defeat to a New York Republican,…
Republican Nick LaLota defeated Democratic state Rep. Bridget Fleming in the 2022 election for New York’s 1st Congressional District
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 elections, 2022 midterms, Around The World, Bridget Fleming, Congress, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, kathy hochul, Larry Sabato, Lee Zeldin, Live, Long Island, New York, News, Nick LaLota, OpenSecrets, Politics, politics enterprise, Sabato's Crystal Ball, suffolk county 0 Nick LaLota’s marketing campaign; Bridget Fleming’s marketing campaign; Insider Republican Nick LaLota defeated Democrat Bridget Fleming in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The 1st District is situated in the North Shore of Long Island. The seat is being vacated by four-term Republican incumbent Lee Zeldin, who ran for New York governor. Republican Nick LaLota defeated Democrat Bridget Fleming in New York’s 1st Congressional District in…
Live Results: Republican Nick LaLota faces off against Democratic state Rep. Bridget Fleming in New York’s 1st Congressional District election
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 elections, 2022 midterms, Around The World, Bridget Fleming, Congress, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, kathy hochul, Larry Sabato, Lee Zeldin, Live, Long Island, New York, News, Nick LaLota, OpenSecrets, Politics, politics enterprise, Sabato's Crystal Ball, suffolk county 0 Nick LaLota’s marketing campaign; Bridget Fleming’s marketing campaign; Insider Republican Nick LaLota is operating against Democrat Bridget Fleming in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The 1st District is positioned in the North Shore of Long Island. The seat is being vacated by four-term Republican incumbent Lee Zeldin, who’s operating for New York governor. Republican Nick LaLota faces off against Democrat Bridget Fleming in New York’s…
Live Results: New Yorkers vote yes for Proposal 1 to put money toward climate change mitigation efforts
Getty Images; Insider New Yorkers voted yes on Proposal 1 to promote $4.2 billion in bonds to deal with climate change. Proponents say that the proposal will permit New Yorkers to put together for climate change. Opponents are crucial of the truth that the state will go into extra debt if the measure is permitted. New Yorkers voted “yes” on Proposal 1, often known as…
Results: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer defeats Republican Joe Pinion in his fight to retain Democratic control of Congress’ upper...
Hans Pennink/AP Photo; Insider Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer received one other time period in New York’s Senate race. He’ll additionally preserve his place as Senate Majority Leader if Democrats preserve control of the upper chamber. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer received a fifth Senate time period — and a few a lot wanted respiratory room in the 50-50 Senate — in a face off towards…
Live Results: Pat Ryan vs. Colin Schmitt: New York’s 18th District US House election
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 midterms, Around The World, Colin Schmitt, Cook Political Report, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Elections, Hudson Valley, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, Live, New York, News, OpenSecrets, Pat Ryan, Politics, politics enterprise, Sabato's Crystal Ball 0 Colin Schmitt’s marketing campaign; Mary Altaffer/AP Photo; Insider Democrat Pat Ryan is operating in opposition to Republican state Rep. Colin Schmitt in New York’s 18th Congressional District. The 18th District is positioned within the Hudson Valley. Incumbent Rep. Sean Maloney is operating for reelection in New York’s seventeenth Congressional District. Democrat Rep. Pat Ryan faces off in opposition to Republican state Rep. Colin Schmitt in…
Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney faces off against Republican Michael Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District election
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 elections, 2022 midterms, Alessandra Biaggi, Around The World, Congress, Congressional Leadership Fund, Cook Political Report, DDHQ, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Election Results 2022, Elections, Inside Elections, INSIDER Data, Larry Sabato, Letitia James, Michael Lawler, New York, News, OpenSecrets, Politics, politics enterprise, Rob Astorino, Sabato's Crystal Ball, Sean Maloney, Stock Act, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act 0 Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc through Getty Images; Michael Lawler’s marketing campaign; Insider Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is working against Republican Michael Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District. The 17th District is situated in the decrease Hudson Valley. The Cook Political Report reclassified Maloney’s reelection race to a “toss-up” simply two weeks earlier than Election Night. Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney faces off against Republican…
Live Results: New York votes in congressional and state elections
Newsbreak 7 months ago in 2022 elections, 2022 midterms, Around The World, BI Graphics, Chuck Schumer, ECM NY, ecm-election-22, Elections, INSIDER Data, kathy hochul, New York, News, Politics, politics enterprise 0 Insider Polls shut in the state at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. New Yorkers head to the polls in one of the consequential election seasons the Empire State has had in years. The state will elect 26 members of Congress, and given the redistricting and extremely aggressive nationwide election cycle, eight of these races are tight contests which have implications for management of the House…