April 2025

Democratic Voters Hate Tariffs. Do Their Politicians Agree?

Discussions

Photo: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters For months, Democratic elected officials have been trying to figure out a compelling message on Donald Trump’s agenda that will gratify the grassroots Democratic demand for vocal and united opposition. At the moment, the headlines are full of extremely high-profile turmoil involving Trump’s “Liberation Day” agenda of tariffs and trade warfare. It […]

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Gowanus property investment firm parts with SoHo condos for almost $19M

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A Brooklyn-based real estate firm that’s drawn attention in recent months for its acquisition of several East Village staples, including Lucy’s dive bar and B&H Dairy Restaurant, is now changing things up by selling two SoHo condo units for almost $19 million, records show. Ryco Capital, which is headquartered in Gowanus, offloaded the retail and

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Montreal-based landlord hit with foreclosure suit at Yorkville rental property

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A Canadian real estate investor could potentially lose an uptown apartment building. Aaron Drazin, the founder of Montreal-based Crest Realties, has been hit with a foreclosure lawsuit over 410 E. 88th St., a 5-story, 17-unit walkup in Yorkville. A joint venture led by lender Community Preservation Corp. has accused Drazin of allegedly being in default

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In L.A., Emilia Yin Is Prioritizing Artist Evolution Over Market Moments

Arts & Entertainment

In less than a decade, young gallerist Emilia Yin and her gallery Make Room have earned a reputation as sharp talent scouts with a diverse international program that alternates a range of aesthetics and global perspectives while tackling issues that resonate with her generation. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Yin moved to Los Angeles

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Opinion: Helping NYC’s Small Businesses Relocate & Grow

NY Chronicles

“If implemented, RACE would incentivize large-scale relocations to older, underused office spaces to bolster the citywide economy. This would work hand-in-hand with REAP, elevating additional businesses, neighborhoods, and industries.” (Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit) Anyone who has lived, worked, or even visited New York City can attest to its growing lack of affordability.

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Green Day Was a “Boy Band” And Other Lessons From The Lollapalooza Oral History

Arts & Entertainment

During each of Lollapalooza’s seven years as a touring festival in the ’90s, someone or something inevitably stole the show—sometimes by sheer force, sometimes by dint of controversy, and often by an admixture of the two. That becomes abundantly clear while reading Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour’s zesty new Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative

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Christmas Is Either Cancelled or About to Get A Lot More Expensive

Arts & Entertainment

Christmas is still eight months away. But April is usually when U.S. retailers place orders of Christmas decoration products with their suppliers in China to allow time for buying raw material, production and shipping before the holiday rush. That timeline is disrupted this year, now that President Trump has imposed a 145 percent tariff on

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