New York City’s high rents — which have started dropping due to the pandemic — had been climbing for years as giant developments and luxury condos popped up all over, driving up neighborhood rents in the process. Last year, more than 25 percent of new luxury residential units were still sitting vacant. … [Read more...] about Report: Immigration to New York City Drops 45 Percent in Last Four Years
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Fitness studio owners sue New York City for barring them from reopening with other gyms
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by members of the newly formed Boutique Fitness Alliance — which represents about 100 group exercise studios in the city — and the New York Fitness Coalition, which comprises about 2,500 combined gyms and fitness studios throughout the state. … [Read more...] about Fitness studio owners sue New York City for barring them from reopening with other gyms
What tourists need to know about visiting New York City during the pandemic
Teague's advice to visitors who want to be respectful bargoers includes tipping well -- fewer customers means fewer tips for employees who rely on the gratuities to pay rent. Plus, employees are doing extra work to set up safe sidewalk accommodations. Teague also recommends getting to bars early. The city's coronavirus restrictions require guests to leave establishments by 11 p.m., so bars need more business earlier in the evening. Finally, consider ordering bottled cocktails to go if they're available. … [Read more...] about What tourists need to know about visiting New York City during the pandemic
New York City Marathon’s first winner retraces race course 50 years later
Last year, the New York City Marathon -- which now bills itself as the "world's largest" -- saw more than 53,000 participants cross the finish line. What would have been the 50th running of the marathon in 2020 was canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about New York City Marathon’s first winner retraces race course 50 years later
New York City Relocating Homeless Individuals Currently Housed In Commercial Hotels Due To Pandemic
The West Side Community Organization also released a statement, reading in part, “We appreciate that the City—at our urging—will be immediately taking concrete steps to address the chaos that reached a crisis point over the past several weeks when the City relocated hundreds of homeless individuals into the Lucerne Hotel, many of whom suffered from mental illness, addiction and other serious problems.” … [Read more...] about New York City Relocating Homeless Individuals Currently Housed In Commercial Hotels Due To Pandemic
