NYC fields hundreds of complaints over new broker fee ban – but just 2 refunds issued so far
[ad_1] No “fare.” Hundreds of complaints about New York City’s new broker fee ban have been filed since the law went into effect over the summer — but only two real estate agents have been forced to reimburse tenants who were wrongly charged, The Post has learned. Israel Mendlewicz, of real estate brokerage Urban Pads, […]
SoCal braces for blistering March heat wave — why relief won’t come for days
[ad_1] California is about to get an early taste of summer — as a brutal early-season hate wave is set to envelope the Golden state. Forecasters are warning temperatures could soar 20 to 30 degrees above normal and shatter records across Southern California. The National Weather Service says daily temperature records will likely be shattered […]
Exclusive | NYC refuses to lift Airbnb restrictions ahead of FIFA World Cup
[ad_1] Big Apple lawmakers are refusing to roll back any restrictions on the home-sharing rentals as Airbnb pushes the new admin to loosen the laws ahead of the World Cup, The Post has learned. Airbnb has recently made another massive attempt to break back into the New York City market, after burning millions of dollars […]
Exclusive | California college groups back U.S. and Israel in Iran war, call for “free Iran”
[ad_1] Dozens of student groups on college campuses across California have thrown their support behind the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran — despite Gov. Gavin Newsom blasting the operation as “illegal” and “without justification.” “We express our profound gratitude and support for the U.S. and Israeli service members operating under extraordinary conditions,” the letter, signed […]
Wannabe NYC rep Jack Schlossberg ramps up name-dropping of grandpa JFK to raise dough
[ad_1] Manhattan wannabe congressman Jack Schlossberg is ramping up his reliance on his slain grandfather and former President John F. Kennedy to raise more campaign cash. “Lately, I’ve been doing some reflecting on my grandfather, President John F. Kennedy, and his legacy of hope. In my run to fight for NY-12 in Congress, and just […]
Ex-NJ mayor Gina LaPlaca admits to driving drunk with her toddler in car on St. Patrick’s Day, celebrates ‘second chance’
[ad_1] The disgraced ex-New Jersey mayor caught recklessly driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the car on St. Patrick’s Day will not face jail time because of her “second chance.” Lumberton Township Committeewoman Gina LaPlaca, who served as mayor last year, pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges on Tuesday and was sentenced […]
California ‘Party Mom’ learns fate for hosting booze-fueled high school sex parties
[ad_1] California’s notorious “party mom” is facing up to 30 years in prison after being found guilty for hosting booze-fueled sex parties for high schoolers. Following a three-month courtroom saga, 51-year-old Shannon O’Connor of Los Gatos was convicted Wednesday on 48 felony counts, including sexual battery, child endangerment and giving alcohol to minors. “We expect, […]
54th annual ‘Bronx Week’ abruptly canceled by borough president, leaving locals outraged
[ad_1] That’s weak. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is getting a Bronx cheer for abruptly canceling the 54th annual “Bronx Week,” citing budget woes. In a press release Wednesday, Gibson said her office was shifting its focus away from the long-running annual festival “in response to a significant budget deficit and the broader fiscal challenges […]
First-ever dual Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant to debut in New York this month
[ad_1] It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey […]
Iconic 121-year-old NYC Italian restaurant Ferdinando’s gets new life — but with a twist
[ad_1] A red sauce revival is coming to Brooklyn. Ferdinando’s Focacceria in Carroll Gardens – which abruptly closed last year after 121 years of serving up classic Sicilian fare – will reopen next month with a new owner and a new twist. Ferdinando’s Focacceria in Carroll Gardens will return next month as Bar Ferdinando. Gregory […]