April 2025

One Fine Show: ‘Christina Ramberg, A Retrospective’ at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention. The Chicago Imagists and the Hairy Who certainly seem to be having a moment. It’s rare that one goes to an art fair […]

One Fine Show: ‘Christina Ramberg, A Retrospective’ at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Read More »

The Deregulation Doctrine: Trump’s A.I. Playbook Bets on Innovation Over Oversight

The Trump administration has taken a stance of deregulation and pro-innovation. This cannot be seen as anything but positive for A.I. policy, growth, competitiveness and national security. This is a strategic shift from the previous administration’s regulatory framework toward fostering private-sector growth, strengthening national security applications and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in A.I. development. Regulation limits

The Deregulation Doctrine: Trump’s A.I. Playbook Bets on Innovation Over Oversight Read More »

Opinion: Hochul’s Desire to Appear Tough on Crime Puts Us All in Danger

“What New Yorkers in crisis need is housing and wrap around services, which offer long-term stability instead of an endless, involuntary shuffle. Without any real support either inside or outside of psych institutions to address root causes, no one is getting any healthier or safer.” Gov. Hochul announcing plans to change the state’s discovery laws

Opinion: Hochul’s Desire to Appear Tough on Crime Puts Us All in Danger Read More »

Deals of the Day: April 11

Leases Midtown site inks long-term lease with financial firm Address: 477 Madison Ave., ManhattanLandlord: RFR HoldingTenant: Treville Capital GroupLease size: 18,412 square feetLease length: 10 yearsAsset type: Mixed useBrokers: CBRE’s Arkady Smolyansky and Alex D’Amario represented the landlord. JLL’s Peter Michailidis represented the tenant. Sales Jewish seminary in Borough Park changes hands Address: 4622 14th

Deals of the Day: April 11 Read More »

White Plains-based investor faces foreclosure at Tribeca parking garage

A White Plains-based real estate investor with a few dozen properties across the city and greater suburbs is facing foreclosure at a parking garage in Tribeca, records show. Josh Goldberg, principal and co-founder of Goldberg Group, has allegedly defaulted on a $2.8 million loan tied to the 8,000-square-foot garage at 415 Greenwich St., which sits

White Plains-based investor faces foreclosure at Tribeca parking garage Read More »

Fatal Hudson River helicopter crash renews push for stricter safety rules

The Thursday crash of a sightseeing helicopter into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists, has reignited the debate over the use of helicopters for tourism in the city and the need for stricter safety regulation to better protect passengers. The skies over Manhattan are routinely filled with helicopters

Fatal Hudson River helicopter crash renews push for stricter safety rules Read More »