April 2025

All That Glitters Isn’t Graded: The New Rules of Diamond Value

For centuries, diamonds have been more than adornment—they have served as currency, symbols of power and even diplomatic instruments. Today, with private sales booming, high-stakes auctions drawing global collectors and the rise of alternative assets reshaping tastes, the definition of value in diamond jewelry is complex. Understanding what truly defines worth in this evolving landscape […]

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Feds Confirm Student Yunseo Chung Was Targeted by Sec. of State Rubio

Federal government officials have confirmed for the first time that Columbia University junior Yunseo Chung is one of two legal permanent residents Sec. of State Marco Rubio personally identified for deportation amid a widespread crackdown on noncitizen college students for their participation in allegedly antisemitic activities. Chung, a 21-year-old born in South Korea who has

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Corporate A.I. Ethics Is Now a Boardroom Issue: The Business Case for Doing A.I. Right

A.I. is now at the heart of digital transformation, bringing organizations immense opportunities and new responsibilities. As we advance through 2025, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche tool to a core driver of business value. The concept of corporate digital responsibility outlined in 2020 has evolved, now zeroing in on Corporate A.I. Responsibility (CAIR).

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Deals of the Day: April 14

Leases Global Holdings lands largest lease to date Address: 99 Park Ave., ManhattanLandlord: Global Holdings Management GroupTenant: Amalgamated BankLease size: 94,000 square feetLease length: 15 yearsAsset type: Mixed useBrokers: JLL’s Paul Glickman, Diana Biasotti, Kristen Morgan and Harrison Potter represented the landlord, along with Craig Panzirer and Alex Radmin in-house. JLL’s Daoud Awad and Chris

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FAA orders crashed-chopper firm to shutter, launches safety review

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered the operator of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last week, killing all six people aboard, to cease operations as new scrutiny is placed on the company’s track record. Federal aviation officials announced late Sunday that Midtown-based New York Helicopter Tours is shuttering its operations as the

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Cuomo endorsed by hotel, building workers’ unions that helped elect Adams

Two powerful unions representing building service workers and hotel and casino employees threw their support behind Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign, giving more fuel to the former governor’s front-runner campaign. The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and 32BJ SEIU endorsed Cuomo on Monday, both pointing to his management record as governor as evidence that he will

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